Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and insertion of stent in dialysis segment with review by radiologist
Medicare pricing data for 2,670 providers across 48 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $275 in Idaho to $4,230 in Delaware. 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 needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and insertion of stent in dialysis segment with review by radiologist (HCPCS code 36903) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $3,026, but hospitals typically charge $10,708 — 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 $3,026, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $605.10. 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 $2,407 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $4,230 | $8,710 | 6 | 41 | +39.8% |
| Connecticut | $4,169 | $15,141 | 32 | 151 | +37.8% |
| New York | $4,002 | $12,391 | 163 | 1,139 | +32.3% |
| New Jersey | $3,890 | $11,765 | 112 | 1,168 | +28.6% |
| Hawaii | $3,812 | $9,966 | 14 | 129 | +26.0% |
| California | $3,731 | $13,364 | 290 | 1,852 | +23.3% |
| Rhode Island | $3,475 | $12,189 | 4 | 68 | +14.8% |
| North Carolina | $3,350 | $10,981 | 77 | 679 | +10.7% |
| Virginia | $3,307 | $10,396 | 75 | 451 | +9.3% |
| Arizona | $3,265 | $15,359 | 46 | 514 | +7.9% |
| Maryland | $3,212 | $8,817 | 76 | 361 | +6.2% |
| Nevada | $3,206 | $11,484 | 19 | 212 | +6.0% |
| Illinois | $3,098 | $10,600 | 110 | 741 | +2.4% |
| Texas | $2,959 | $10,836 | 223 | 1,301 | -2.2% |
| Georgia | $2,859 | $12,547 | 117 | 459 | -5.5% |
| Alabama | $2,854 | $8,412 | 42 | 185 | -5.7% |
| Kansas | $2,851 | $6,254 | 19 | 228 | -5.8% |
| Florida | $2,815 | $9,804 | 204 | 907 | -7.0% |
| Wisconsin | $2,766 | $12,505 | 45 | 283 | -8.6% |
| Utah | $2,766 | $9,704 | 12 | 76 | -8.6% |
| Indiana | $2,698 | $10,667 | 51 | 276 | -10.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $2,588 | $10,763 | 100 | 550 | -14.4% |
| Ohio | $2,484 | $9,750 | 73 | 311 | -17.9% |
| New Mexico | $2,365 | $12,173 | 15 | 56 | -21.8% |
| Tennessee | $2,358 | $8,716 | 77 | 242 | -22.1% |
| Michigan | $2,180 | $7,338 | 83 | 373 | -27.9% |
| Mississippi | $2,178 | $10,443 | 23 | 133 | -28.0% |
| Colorado | $2,092 | $8,044 | 31 | 53 | -30.9% |
| Arkansas | $2,088 | $8,943 | 25 | 88 | -31.0% |
| Louisiana | $2,003 | $9,667 | 47 | 324 | -33.8% |
| South Carolina | $1,888 | $6,524 | 44 | 170 | -37.6% |
| Minnesota | $1,798 | $7,840 | 45 | 90 | -40.6% |
| Massachusetts | $1,619 | $6,305 | 60 | 196 | -46.5% |
| Washington | $1,370 | $4,629 | 34 | 138 | -54.7% |
| Nebraska | $1,223 | $10,266 | 16 | 67 | -59.6% |
| Missouri | $1,201 | $6,399 | 51 | 156 | -60.3% |
| Kentucky | $1,113 | $4,783 | 43 | 94 | -63.2% |
| Oklahoma | $342 | $1,224 | 29 | 126 | -88.7% |
| District of Columbia | $313 | $1,082 | 5 | 40 | -89.7% |
| Wyoming | $309 | $5,031 | 3 | 16 | -89.8% |
| New Hampshire | $306 | $1,919 | 11 | 19 | -89.9% |
| Maine | $304 | $740 | 4 | 12 | -90.0% |
| Montana | $290 | $3,438 | 10 | 17 | -90.4% |
| West Virginia | $286 | $1,642 | 11 | 23 | -90.5% |
| South Dakota | $285 | $640 | 9 | 24 | -90.6% |
| Iowa | $281 | $1,750 | 11 | 25 | -90.7% |
| Oregon | $278 | $1,007 | 10 | 15 | -90.8% |
| Idaho | $275 | $964 | 11 | 23 | -90.9% |
⚠️ 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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