Collection of blood sample from implanted device
Medicare pricing data for 2,921 providers across 46 states
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
Collection of blood sample from implanted device (HCPCS code 36591) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $26.81, but hospitals typically charge $94.58 — a 3.5x 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 $26.81, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $5.36. 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 3.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $20.26 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $32 | $62 | 9 | 32 | +20.8% |
| California | $32 | $98 | 327 | 8,949 | +19.4% |
| Connecticut | $31 | $102 | 12 | 131 | +14.5% |
| New Jersey | $30 | $94 | 20 | 142 | +13.1% |
| Maryland | $29 | $71 | 72 | 1,793 | +8.6% |
| Alaska | $29 | $144 | 11 | 181 | +7.8% |
| Massachusetts | $29 | $67 | 18 | 299 | +6.7% |
| Colorado | $28 | $68 | 52 | 1,080 | +4.1% |
| Oregon | $27 | $83 | 55 | 430 | +1.6% |
| Washington | $27 | $141 | 92 | 1,284 | +1.6% |
| Delaware | $27 | $77 | 16 | 341 | +1.3% |
| Wyoming | $27 | $56 | 16 | 80 | +1.0% |
| Minnesota | $27 | $120 | 144 | 1,332 | +0.9% |
| Nevada | $27 | $66 | 42 | 944 | +0.7% |
| North Dakota | $27 | $107 | 41 | 286 | -0.3% |
| New York | $27 | $66 | 148 | 1,029 | -0.5% |
| South Dakota | $27 | $81 | 21 | 156 | -0.8% |
| Virginia | $27 | $62 | 123 | 1,175 | -0.9% |
| Maine | $26 | $94 | 14 | 360 | -1.3% |
| New Hampshire | $26 | $92 | 11 | 253 | -1.6% |
| North Carolina | $26 | $76 | 49 | 382 | -2.6% |
| South Carolina | $26 | $89 | 26 | 205 | -3.1% |
| Texas | $26 | $65 | 117 | 847 | -3.4% |
| Illinois | $26 | $102 | 240 | 3,969 | -3.6% |
| Arizona | $26 | $99 | 137 | 8,009 | -3.9% |
| Florida | $26 | $108 | 203 | 8,648 | -4.5% |
| Missouri | $25 | $139 | 158 | 2,337 | -4.9% |
| Michigan | $25 | $61 | 46 | 767 | -5.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $25 | $73 | 34 | 322 | -5.5% |
| Wisconsin | $25 | $185 | 114 | 758 | -5.5% |
| Utah | $25 | $61 | 10 | 180 | -8.3% |
| Iowa | $25 | $83 | 27 | 546 | -8.6% |
| Ohio | $24 | $55 | 87 | 1,117 | -9.0% |
| Nebraska | $24 | $51 | 39 | 405 | -9.4% |
| Indiana | $24 | $71 | 53 | 1,412 | -9.6% |
| New Mexico | $24 | $46 | 28 | 535 | -9.6% |
| Kansas | $24 | $53 | 37 | 431 | -10.3% |
| Kentucky | $24 | $53 | 23 | 133 | -10.5% |
| Idaho | $24 | $76 | 10 | 84 | -10.6% |
| Louisiana | $24 | $122 | 17 | 270 | -11.1% |
| Georgia | $24 | $111 | 23 | 176 | -11.2% |
| Tennessee | $24 | $84 | 69 | 1,697 | -11.3% |
| Oklahoma | $23 | $56 | 25 | 856 | -12.5% |
| Alabama | $23 | $56 | 41 | 393 | -12.6% |
| Arkansas | $23 | $51 | 33 | 137 | -14.5% |
| Mississippi | $20 | $54 | 14 | 229 | -25.0% |
⚠️ 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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