Price Checker / CPT 36830
How much does Artery-vein Nonautograft cost?
CPT 36830 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 23x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$910–$1,800
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,850
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$2,250
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $30,520 is $29,170 over the fair price (about 23x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Artery-vein Nonautograft
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Regional Medical Center WINCHESTER, KY | $55,787 | — | 9087% |
| Parrish Medical Center Titusville, FL | $46,958 | — | 7246% |
| BMC Baytown Hospital Baytown, TX | $47,123 | — | 6108% |
| BMC North Hospital Houston, TX | $47,123 | — | 6108% |
| Independence Heights Hospital Houston, TX | $47,123 | — | 6108% |
| Jackson Park Hospital Chicago, IL | $21,806 | — | 3491% |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON Denton, TX | — | — | 2458% |
| Dardanelle Regional Medical Center Dardanelle, AR | $14,021 | — | 2209% |
| King's Daughters Medical Center ASHLAND, MS | $8,154 | — | 1622% |
| Ashley County Medical Center Crossett, AR | $1,570 | — | 761% |
Were you billed for this procedure?
Send us your bill and we'll compare every line item against Medicare rates and your hospital's published prices. Free review, no obligation.
About Artery-vein Nonautograft
CPT code 36830 refers to artery-vein nonautograft (billing description: "Artery-vein nonautograft"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $607 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $607 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.