Price Checker / CPT 36215
How much does Place Catheter In Artery cost?
CPT 36215 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 6x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$2,000–$2,400
What this should cost
With insurance
~$125,000
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$3,000
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $13,262 is $11,062 over the fair price (about 6x 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham , AL | $13,262 | — | 1146% |
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About Place Catheter In Artery
CPT code 36215 refers to place catheter in artery (billing description: "Place catheter in artery"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $188 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,064 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.