Occlusion Of Artery Or Vein Bleeding With Review By Radiologist
Price Range Across States
What You Might Pay
Estimated using RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios. Actual prices vary by insurer, plan, and facility.
How we estimate these prices
These estimates are based on the RAND Hospital Price Transparency Study (4th Edition, 2024), which found that commercial insurance prices average 224% of Medicare rates nationally. We apply category-specific ratios: Cardiovascular Surgery procedures average 2.24x Medicare rates. Cash/self-pay estimates blend typical cash discounts (55% of billed charges) with Medicare-based estimates (150% of allowed amounts). These are statistical estimates, not quotes. Contact your insurer or provider for actual costs.
Prices by State
| State | Medicare Payment | Billed Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $2,197.45 | $10,339.92 |
| Virginia | $842.18 | $7,409.55 |
| North Carolina | $810.53 | $9,364.08 |
| Alaska | $678.27 | $5,706.52 |
| New York | $597.69 | $13,461.72 |
| Florida | $568.34 | $8,938.09 |
| Connecticut | $539.37 | $10,796.09 |
| District of Columbia | $535.11 | $5,510.91 |
| Massachusetts | $533.46 | $2,691.68 |
| New Jersey | $532.60 | $5,823.45 |
| Illinois | $532.07 | $5,535.43 |
| Maryland | $529.84 | $3,106.91 |
| California | $527.74 | $10,784.45 |
| Pennsylvania | $518.38 | $5,980.40 |
| Guam | $517.64 | $17,304.52 |
| Louisiana | $514.08 | $8,708.45 |
| Nevada | $513.24 | $6,815.79 |
| Rhode Island | $512.77 | $5,053.25 |
| Colorado | $512.71 | $5,199.81 |
| Washington | $511.74 | $3,183.29 |
| New Mexico | $510.12 | $6,626.54 |
| Puerto Rico | $509.03 | $2,842.52 |
| Michigan | $509.01 | $4,968.87 |
| West Virginia | $508.85 | $2,698.69 |
| Delaware | $506.82 | $2,184.73 |
| Texas | $506.02 | $6,183.91 |
| Oregon | $505.34 | $2,262.50 |
| New Hampshire | $502.63 | $9,123.17 |
| Ohio | $502.37 | $5,595.48 |
| Georgia | $499.69 | $9,820.89 |
| Missouri | $499.34 | $6,942.77 |
| Vermont | $499.16 | $25,720.20 |
| Utah | $495.39 | $4,165.60 |
| Minnesota | $493.71 | $7,603.31 |
| Alabama | $492.89 | $9,290.48 |
| North Dakota | $491.83 | $5,540.23 |
| Maine | $491.55 | $2,489.90 |
| Hawaii | $487.59 | $1,990.30 |
| Kansas | $485.02 | $2,129.34 |
| Mississippi | $482.67 | $8,776.58 |
| Kentucky | $482.03 | $3,037.49 |
| Wisconsin | $481.10 | $11,989.94 |
| Idaho | $480.16 | $3,391.35 |
| Oklahoma | $478.95 | $3,362.59 |
| Montana | $476.82 | $5,013.52 |
| Indiana | $476.32 | $7,476.11 |
| Arkansas | $476.06 | $9,599.00 |
| South Dakota | $474.15 | $1,981.73 |
| Nebraska | $471.36 | $7,740.72 |
| Tennessee | $471.05 | $6,190.31 |
| South Carolina | $467.49 | $4,924.16 |
| Iowa | $465.48 | $4,593.65 |
What the Data Says About Occlusion Of Artery Or Vein Bleeding With Review By Radiologist
Across 52 states with reporting providers, CPT code 37244 (Occlusion Of Artery Or Vein Bleeding With Review By Radiologist) shows a national average Medicare payment of $613.82 against an average billed charge of $7,438.53. That gap — a 12.1x markup, or 1112% above the Medicare allowed amount — reflects chargemaster pricing, not what most insured patients actually pay. Medicare's negotiated rate is the statutory benchmark; commercial insurers typically settle between the two figures based on network contracts.
Cardiovascular Surgery procedures like this one saw 13.9K services billed to Medicare in 2023 by 4.1K distinct providers, serving 12.9K unique beneficiaries. State-level variation is significant: Iowa reports the lowest average payment at $465.48, while Arizona reports the highest at $2,197.45. Geographic Practice Cost Indices (GPCIs) explain much of that spread — local malpractice premiums, practice expense, and physician work adjustments all shift the allowed amount even when the procedure is identical.
Applying RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios specific to the Cardiovascular Surgery category (2.24x), the estimated commercial insurance price lands near $1,724.55, with self-pay cash discounts commonly bringing the figure closer to $2,623.01. Uninsured patients facing the full billed charge have the strongest leverage to negotiate — the Hospital Price Transparency Rule (effective January 2021) requires providers to publish standard charges, cash rates, and payer-specific negotiated prices. This data is for educational reference; confirm coverage and out-of-pocket exposure with your insurer before any procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Occlusion Of Artery Or Vein Bleeding With Review By Radiologist cost?
The national average Medicare payment for Occlusion Of Artery Or Vein Bleeding With Review By Radiologist (CPT 37244) is $613.82, while providers typically bill $7,438.53. Prices vary significantly by state, ranging from $465.48 to $2,197.45.
Why do providers charge more than Medicare pays?
Providers set their own chargemaster rates (billed charges), which are typically much higher than what any insurer pays. Medicare pays a fixed rate based on the procedure code and geographic location. The billed charge is relevant mainly for uninsured patients, who may face prices closer to the submitted charge.
How much does Occlusion Of Artery Or Vein Bleeding With Review By Radiologist cost with insurance?
With commercial insurance, Occlusion Of Artery Or Vein Bleeding With Review By Radiologist costs an estimated $1,724.55 on average (range: $1,207.18 – $2,414.36). Without insurance, the estimated cash price is $2,623.01. These estimates are based on RAND 2024 research on commercial-to-Medicare price ratios. Your actual cost depends on your insurer, plan, and provider.
Which state has the lowest cost for Occlusion Of Artery Or Vein Bleeding With Review By Radiologist?
Iowa has the lowest average Medicare payment for Occlusion Of Artery Or Vein Bleeding With Review By Radiologist at $465.48, while Arizona has the highest at $2,197.45. This $1,731.97 difference reflects geographic variation in healthcare costs, local cost of living, and provider market dynamics.
How many providers perform Occlusion Of Artery Or Vein Bleeding With Review By Radiologist?
Nationally, 4.1K providers billed Medicare for Occlusion Of Artery Or Vein Bleeding With Review By Radiologist in 2023, performing 13.9K total services for 12.9K beneficiaries across 52 states and territories.
What is the billed-to-Medicare markup for Occlusion Of Artery Or Vein Bleeding With Review By Radiologist?
Providers bill 12.1x what Medicare pays for Occlusion Of Artery Or Vein Bleeding With Review By Radiologist — a 1112% markup. This gap between billed charges and actual payment is common across healthcare. Uninsured patients may face charges closer to the billed amount, while insured patients pay negotiated rates between the Medicare and billed figures.
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Related Data Sources
Data from CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners (2023).
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.