Price Checker / CPT 36200
How much does Place Catheter In Aorta cost?
CPT 36200 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 89x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$1,600–$1,900
What this should cost
With insurance
~$120,000
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$2,400
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $156,224 is $154,474 over the fair price (about 89x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Place Catheter In Aorta
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Okaloosa Medical Center Crestview, FL | $197,862 | — | 763434% |
| MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER Mechanicsville, VA | $114,586 | — | 16161% |
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About Place Catheter In Aorta
CPT code 36200 refers to place catheter in aorta (billing description: "Place catheter in aorta"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $123 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $566 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.