Arizona · G0498

Chemotherapy Administration, Intravenous Infusion Technique; Initiation Of Infusion In The Office/clinic Setting Using Office/clinic Pump/supplies, With Continuation Of The Infusion In The Community Setting (e.g., Home, Domiciliary, Rest Home Or Assisted L in Arizona

Arizona Medicare Avg
$131.81
11% below national avg
National Medicare Avg
$148.58
All states combined
Billed Charge (AZ)
$620.42
What providers submit
Est. Commercial (AZ)
$379.18
National avg: $419.65
Est. Cash / Self-Pay (AZ)
$295.35
Typical self-pay discount

Estimated using RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios. Actual prices vary by insurer, plan, and facility.

3.5K
Services in AZ
159
Providers
N/A
Min Payment
N/A
Max Payment

Top Providers in Arizona

Provider Medicare Services
Bagai, Rakesh M.D. $130.53 220
Dharia, Neel MD $132.01 107
Espinosa Morazan, Allan M.D. $132.38 91
Kalmadi, Sujith MD $132.61 90
Kahn, David M.D. $130.93 79
Rakkar, Amol M.D. $132.61 78
Stanton, Natalie M.D. $135.50 78

Arizona Pricing in Context

In Arizona, CPT code G0498 (Chemotherapy Administration, Intravenous Infusion Technique; Initiation Of Infusion In The Office/clinic Setting Using Office/clinic Pump/supplies, With Continuation Of The Infusion In The Community Setting (e.g., Home, Domiciliary, Rest Home Or Assisted L) carries an average Medicare payment of $131.81 — 11% below the national benchmark of $148.58. 159 providers across the state submitted claims for this procedure in 2023, performing 3.5K total services. Individual payments in AZ ranged from N/A at the low end to N/A at the high end, reflecting differences in provider setting (office vs. facility), modifiers, and the specific geographic locality code applied within the state.

The average billed charge in Arizona is $620.42, which is the figure uninsured patients would most likely encounter before any negotiation or charity discount. Medicare, by statute, only reimburses the allowed amount — the balance between billed and paid is written off under provider participation agreements. Insured patients generally pay a negotiated rate that falls between these two figures; the exact amount depends on plan design, deductible status, and in-network participation. Because Arizona sits below the national Medicare average, commercial rates in the state may also run lower than the US median.

Using RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios for Temporary Procedures procedures, the estimated commercial insurance price in Arizona lands near $379.18, with self-pay cash prices typically around $295.35. Before scheduling, patients can request a Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act, compare cash rates from hospital Machine-Readable Files, and confirm whether the provider is in-network with their specific plan. This page presents CMS reference data for informational use; it does not constitute medical or financial advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Chemotherapy Administration, Intravenous Infusion Technique; Initiation Of Infusion In The Office/clinic Setting Using Office/clinic Pump/supplies, With Continuation Of The Infusion In The Community Setting (e.g., Home, Domiciliary, Rest Home Or Assisted L cost in Arizona?

The average Medicare payment for Chemotherapy Administration, Intravenous Infusion Technique; Initiation Of Infusion In The Office/clinic Setting Using Office/clinic Pump/supplies, With Continuation Of The Infusion In The Community Setting (e.g., Home, Domiciliary, Rest Home Or Assisted L in Arizona is $131.81, which is 11% below the national average of $148.58. Providers in AZ typically bill $620.42 for this procedure.

What does Chemotherapy Administration, Intravenous Infusion Technique; Initiation Of Infusion In The Office/clinic Setting Using Office/clinic Pump/supplies, With Continuation Of The Infusion In The Community Setting (e.g., Home, Domiciliary, Rest Home Or Assisted L cost with insurance in Arizona?

With commercial insurance in Arizona, Chemotherapy Administration, Intravenous Infusion Technique; Initiation Of Infusion In The Office/clinic Setting Using Office/clinic Pump/supplies, With Continuation Of The Infusion In The Community Setting (e.g., Home, Domiciliary, Rest Home Or Assisted L costs an estimated $379.18. Without insurance, the estimated cash price is $295.35. These estimates are based on RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios and vary by insurer, plan, and facility.

How many providers perform Chemotherapy Administration, Intravenous Infusion Technique; Initiation Of Infusion In The Office/clinic Setting Using Office/clinic Pump/supplies, With Continuation Of The Infusion In The Community Setting (e.g., Home, Domiciliary, Rest Home Or Assisted L in Arizona?

159 providers in Arizona billed Medicare for Chemotherapy Administration, Intravenous Infusion Technique; Initiation Of Infusion In The Office/clinic Setting Using Office/clinic Pump/supplies, With Continuation Of The Infusion In The Community Setting (e.g., Home, Domiciliary, Rest Home Or Assisted L in 2023, performing 3.5K total services. Medicare payments ranged from N/A to N/A depending on the provider.

Is Chemotherapy Administration, Intravenous Infusion Technique; Initiation Of Infusion In The Office/clinic Setting Using Office/clinic Pump/supplies, With Continuation Of The Infusion In The Community Setting (e.g., Home, Domiciliary, Rest Home Or Assisted L cheaper in Arizona than the national average?

Yes — Chemotherapy Administration, Intravenous Infusion Technique; Initiation Of Infusion In The Office/clinic Setting Using Office/clinic Pump/supplies, With Continuation Of The Infusion In The Community Setting (e.g., Home, Domiciliary, Rest Home Or Assisted L costs 11% below the national average in Arizona. The state average Medicare payment is $131.81 compared to $148.58 nationally. Factors like local cost of living, provider competition, and regional Medicare fee schedules all influence state-level pricing.

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Data sourced from the CMS Medicare Physician and Other Practitioners dataset. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainProcedure Editorial