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Insertion of catheter vein cost at US hospitals
Insertion of catheter vein · CPT 36500
$0.60
lowest cash price
$2,808.00
national median
$4,608.60
highest cash price
6
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $0.60–$4,608.60 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Mar 1, 2026 ($3,172.80) → Jul 1, 2026 ($1,422.75)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $0.60 | $0.60 | $0.60 |
| Ohio | 2 | $1,422.75 | $1,422.75 | $2,808.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $3,172.80 | $4,284.60 | $4,608.60 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Western Maryland | Cumberland, MD | $0.60 | $1.00 – $1.00 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $1,422.75 | $158.44 – $285.19 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $2,808.00 | $158.44 – $3,369.60 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $3,172.80 | $38.50 – $4,759.20 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $4,284.60 | $38.50 – $6,069.85 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $4,608.60 | $38.50 – $5,760.75 |