Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg
Medicare pricing data for 3,135 providers across 50 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $42 in North Dakota to $238 in New York. 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
Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg (HCPCS code 36471) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $191.46, but hospitals typically charge $584.19 — a 3.1x 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 $191.46, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $38.29. 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 3.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $147.34 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $238 | $662 | 215 | 4,666 | +24.2% |
| District of Columbia | $229 | $632 | 6 | 179 | +19.4% |
| Michigan | $222 | $473 | 111 | 2,694 | +16.1% |
| Rhode Island | $214 | $591 | 7 | 126 | +12.0% |
| Hawaii | $213 | $482 | 5 | 54 | +11.3% |
| California | $212 | $521 | 288 | 7,360 | +10.8% |
| Connecticut | $208 | $740 | 61 | 1,570 | +8.8% |
| Massachusetts | $207 | $919 | 65 | 590 | +7.9% |
| Pennsylvania | $204 | $598 | 103 | 923 | +6.5% |
| Maryland | $203 | $649 | 44 | 5,657 | +6.1% |
| West Virginia | $201 | $721 | 5 | 220 | +5.1% |
| Puerto Rico | $201 | $204 | 2 | 97 | +5.0% |
| Illinois | $200 | $556 | 173 | 4,322 | +4.5% |
| Florida | $200 | $546 | 280 | 11,530 | +4.4% |
| Washington | $197 | $592 | 60 | 653 | +2.6% |
| New Jersey | $192 | $1,591 | 114 | 2,216 | +0.3% |
| Kentucky | $188 | $590 | 22 | 572 | -1.7% |
| South Carolina | $187 | $453 | 24 | 977 | -2.6% |
| Arizona | $186 | $373 | 121 | 4,757 | -2.9% |
| Kansas | $185 | $408 | 26 | 949 | -3.2% |
| Ohio | $185 | $521 | 92 | 2,324 | -3.3% |
| Texas | $185 | $531 | 218 | 6,199 | -3.4% |
| North Carolina | $183 | $578 | 115 | 4,032 | -4.6% |
| Colorado | $182 | $583 | 64 | 2,079 | -4.7% |
| Georgia | $182 | $736 | 92 | 2,230 | -5.0% |
| Iowa | $182 | $495 | 35 | 611 | -5.0% |
| Indiana | $180 | $517 | 50 | 1,234 | -5.9% |
| Wyoming | $179 | $715 | 4 | 130 | -6.5% |
| Alaska | $179 | $993 | 8 | 70 | -6.5% |
| Maine | $176 | $463 | 11 | 243 | -7.9% |
| Missouri | $172 | $393 | 48 | 3,376 | -10.0% |
| Arkansas | $172 | $352 | 13 | 782 | -10.3% |
| New Mexico | $171 | $489 | 15 | 731 | -10.7% |
| Tennessee | $171 | $736 | 41 | 738 | -10.7% |
| Wisconsin | $171 | $878 | 100 | 958 | -10.8% |
| Virginia | $170 | $624 | 89 | 1,194 | -11.4% |
| Minnesota | $163 | $779 | 73 | 916 | -15.0% |
| Idaho | $160 | $523 | 25 | 255 | -16.6% |
| Louisiana | $155 | $644 | 27 | 202 | -19.1% |
| Nevada | $143 | $558 | 15 | 289 | -25.4% |
| Montana | $141 | $615 | 15 | 305 | -26.3% |
| Oregon | $138 | $604 | 35 | 699 | -28.1% |
| Alabama | $137 | $451 | 29 | 617 | -28.7% |
| Nebraska | $132 | $595 | 31 | 274 | -30.9% |
| South Dakota | $124 | $562 | 26 | 504 | -35.4% |
| Mississippi | $117 | $608 | 12 | 682 | -39.0% |
| New Hampshire | $114 | $531 | 6 | 21 | -40.5% |
| Utah | $111 | $512 | 32 | 606 | -42.2% |
| Oklahoma | $91 | $380 | 23 | 538 | -52.5% |
| North Dakota | $42 | $538 | 6 | 22 | -78.3% |
⚠️ 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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