Artery puncture collection of blood sample
Medicare pricing data for 384 providers across 32 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $12 in New Jersey to $31 in District of Columbia. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. This is a specialized procedure with relatively few Medicare claims. Pricing data may be less reliable due to smaller sample sizes. 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
Artery puncture collection of blood sample (HCPCS code 36600) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $27.08, but hospitals typically charge $81.18 — a 3.0x 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 $27.08, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $5.42. 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 3.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $20.22 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $31 | $76 | 10 | 27 | +15.0% |
| New York | $31 | $131 | 28 | 151 | +14.5% |
| California | $30 | $55 | 41 | 1,184 | +12.1% |
| Maryland | $29 | $88 | 20 | 437 | +5.8% |
| Minnesota | $27 | $154 | 9 | 229 | +1.5% |
| Washington | $27 | $92 | 22 | 33 | +0.2% |
| Missouri | $27 | $131 | 21 | 866 | 0.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $27 | $98 | 10 | 18 | 0.0% |
| Nevada | $27 | $68 | 3 | 79 | -0.0% |
| Florida | $27 | $78 | 31 | 1,215 | -0.1% |
| Texas | $26 | $76 | 6 | 60 | -2.7% |
| Virginia | $26 | $67 | 14 | 185 | -3.3% |
| Arizona | $26 | $116 | 9 | 246 | -3.4% |
| North Carolina | $26 | $51 | 7 | 3,066 | -4.2% |
| Wisconsin | $26 | $234 | 26 | 53 | -4.5% |
| Indiana | $26 | $89 | 7 | 15 | -5.2% |
| Georgia | $26 | $80 | 14 | 257 | -5.4% |
| South Carolina | $25 | $609 | 14 | 63 | -7.8% |
| Tennessee | $25 | $82 | 8 | 32 | -8.0% |
| Kentucky | $25 | $89 | 14 | 32 | -8.6% |
| Mississippi | $25 | $142 | 10 | 124 | -8.9% |
| Alabama | $24 | $98 | 13 | 59 | -10.2% |
| Arkansas | $24 | $63 | 12 | 37 | -10.5% |
| Illinois | $15 | $142 | 20 | 46 | -45.6% |
| Louisiana | $14 | $73 | 12 | 94 | -46.8% |
| Massachusetts | $14 | $81 | 40 | 124 | -47.0% |
| West Virginia | $14 | $54 | 13 | 20 | -47.0% |
| Michigan | $14 | $94 | 34 | 41 | -47.7% |
| Connecticut | $14 | $116 | 24 | 44 | -47.8% |
| Oklahoma | $14 | $95 | 28 | 41 | -49.0% |
| Ohio | $13 | $69 | 43 | 96 | -51.4% |
| New Jersey | $12 | $82 | 10 | 15 | -54.0% |
⚠️ 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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