Price Checker / CPT 36580
How much does Replace Cvad Cath cost?
CPT 36580 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 13x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$290–$580
What this should cost
With insurance
~$129,600
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$730
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $5,901 is $5,461 over the fair price (about 13x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Replace Cvad Cath
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindred Hospital Las Vegas - Flamingo Las Vegas, NV | $7,349 | — | 3707% |
| Kindred Hospital Las Vegas - Sahara Las Vegas, NV | $7,349 | — | 3707% |
| Kindred Hospital San Antonio Central San Antonio, TX | $5,670 | — | 2837% |
| Highland District Hospital HILLSBORO, OH | $4,831 | $3,865 | 2402% |
| Franklin County Memorial Hospital FRANKLIN, MS | $4,308 | $4,308 | 2131% |
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About Replace Cvad Cath
CPT code 36580 refers to replace cvad cath (billing description: "Replace cvad cath"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $57 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $193 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.