Price Checker / CPT 36479
How much does Endovenous Laser Vein Addon cost?
CPT 36479 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 15x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$470–$930
What this should cost
With insurance
~$202,900
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,150
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $10,594 is $9,894 over the fair price (about 15x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Endovenous Laser Vein Addon
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Medical Center Lawton, OK | $23,676 | — | 7530% |
| Ocean Springs Hospital , MS | $3,607 | — | 2890% |
| Clinton Memorial Hospital Wilmington, OH | $4,499 | — | 1350% |
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About Endovenous Laser Vein Addon
CPT code 36479 refers to endovenous laser vein addon (billing description: "Endovenous laser vein addon"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $119 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $310 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.