Price Checker / CPT 36810
How much does Insertion Of Cannula cost?
CPT 36810 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 213x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$270–$530
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,150
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$660
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $85,052 is $84,652 over the fair price (about 213x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Insertion Of Cannula
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| ER OF BROOKSIDE , MO | — | — | 47855% |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER KANSAS CITY, MO | — | — | 47855% |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER , MO | — | — | 47855% |
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About Insertion Of Cannula
CPT code 36810 refers to insertion of cannula (billing description: "Insertion of cannula"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $177 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $177 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.