Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial second order branch
Medicare pricing data for 7,524 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 6.7x markup — hospitals charge $1,960 but Medicare allows only $290.65. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.7 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $143 in Puerto Rico to $378 in Florida. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial second order branch (HCPCS code 36246) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $290.65, but hospitals typically charge $1,960 — a 6.7x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $290.65, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $58.13. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 6.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $230.61 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $378 | $1,865 | 619 | 2,516 | +29.9% |
| California | $370 | $2,144 | 643 | 3,513 | +27.3% |
| Connecticut | $365 | $3,196 | 93 | 235 | +25.5% |
| Mississippi | $363 | $1,930 | 70 | 205 | +24.8% |
| Arizona | $356 | $1,762 | 177 | 581 | +22.6% |
| Maryland | $351 | $1,244 | 151 | 527 | +20.6% |
| Delaware | $350 | $1,442 | 31 | 84 | +20.5% |
| Michigan | $325 | $1,258 | 259 | 796 | +11.9% |
| Georgia | $307 | $2,728 | 205 | 638 | +5.8% |
| New Jersey | $306 | $1,986 | 198 | 536 | +5.2% |
| Texas | $300 | $2,215 | 652 | 2,084 | +3.3% |
| Louisiana | $298 | $2,440 | 139 | 419 | +2.5% |
| New York | $290 | $2,813 | 460 | 1,630 | -0.1% |
| Nevada | $285 | $1,786 | 58 | 201 | -2.1% |
| Virginia | $281 | $1,436 | 230 | 728 | -3.2% |
| Illinois | $281 | $2,661 | 350 | 1,106 | -3.4% |
| Massachusetts | $262 | $2,601 | 176 | 603 | -10.0% |
| Oklahoma | $253 | $1,302 | 125 | 500 | -13.0% |
| Alabama | $248 | $1,160 | 95 | 280 | -14.7% |
| Tennessee | $241 | $1,447 | 168 | 419 | -17.2% |
| Arkansas | $233 | $1,010 | 90 | 321 | -19.8% |
| South Carolina | $233 | $1,664 | 130 | 372 | -19.9% |
| North Carolina | $229 | $2,096 | 236 | 732 | -21.3% |
| Ohio | $226 | $1,378 | 239 | 694 | -22.3% |
| Kansas | $223 | $1,301 | 62 | 233 | -23.3% |
| Alaska | $223 | $3,823 | 11 | 18 | -23.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $221 | $1,611 | 340 | 1,152 | -23.9% |
| Oregon | $221 | $1,357 | 89 | 234 | -24.1% |
| Nebraska | $218 | $2,360 | 43 | 208 | -25.0% |
| District of Columbia | $216 | $1,054 | 25 | 142 | -25.8% |
| Washington | $211 | $1,001 | 135 | 394 | -27.3% |
| Rhode Island | $210 | $1,825 | 21 | 55 | -27.8% |
| Kentucky | $210 | $1,716 | 88 | 277 | -27.9% |
| Missouri | $208 | $1,599 | 157 | 533 | -28.3% |
| Indiana | $207 | $2,087 | 164 | 462 | -28.7% |
| West Virginia | $198 | $967 | 34 | 87 | -31.9% |
| Wisconsin | $196 | $3,384 | 162 | 358 | -32.5% |
| Maine | $195 | $1,359 | 28 | 110 | -32.8% |
| Vermont | $195 | $3,868 | 9 | 25 | -32.9% |
| Montana | $193 | $1,167 | 22 | 86 | -33.6% |
| New Hampshire | $191 | $2,315 | 49 | 144 | -34.2% |
| New Mexico | $187 | $1,474 | 25 | 64 | -35.5% |
| Colorado | $182 | $1,105 | 101 | 215 | -37.3% |
| Minnesota | $180 | $1,471 | 111 | 325 | -38.0% |
| Hawaii | $180 | $1,018 | 11 | 19 | -38.2% |
| Utah | $178 | $1,268 | 37 | 73 | -38.8% |
| South Dakota | $174 | $725 | 30 | 98 | -40.0% |
| Wyoming | $173 | $1,530 | 10 | 33 | -40.4% |
| Iowa | $171 | $2,116 | 56 | 152 | -41.2% |
| North Dakota | $166 | $1,943 | 20 | 63 | -42.8% |
| Idaho | $163 | $1,235 | 38 | 90 | -44.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $143 | $785 | 9 | 36 | -50.7% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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