Insertion of tube for infusion with imaging guidance and review by radiologist, patient 5 years or older Cost at Caribou Medical Center

36573 (HCPCS) · Soda Springs, ID

Insertion of tube for infusion with imaging guidance and review by radiologist, patient 5 years or older (CPT 36573) at Caribou Medical Center costs $2,706 cash price (without insurance). The gross charge is $3,866. Negotiated rates with insurance range from $2,436 to $4,395. This is 7% below the Idaho average of $2,923. Ranked #1 out of 4 hospitals.

This procedure involves placing a thin tube called a central line into a large vein, usually in the chest or neck, using imaging technology like ultrasound or X-ray to guide the placement and ensure proper positioning. A doctor might recommend this procedure when a patient needs long-term medication delivery, nutrition support, or frequent blood draws, and regular IV lines aren't suitable. During the procedure, you'll be given numbing medication and possibly sedation, and you may feel pressure but shouldn't feel significant pain as the doctor uses imaging to safely insert and position the tube.