Price Checker / CPT 36013
How much does Place Catheter In Artery cost?
CPT 36013 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 93x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$1,150–$1,300
What this should cost
With insurance
~$157,600
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,650
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $116,182 is $114,932 over the fair price (about 93x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Place Catheter In Artery
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren Bay Region BAY CITY, MI | $116,182 | — | 12714% |
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About Place Catheter In Artery
CPT code 36013 refers to place catheter in artery (billing description: "Place catheter in artery"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $112 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $775 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.