Chemotherapy infusion (each additional) Cost

Chemotherapy infusion (each additional) is a hospital service. Prices are from 2068 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$199median cash price · 2068 hospitals, 52 statestypically $71–$526 depending on the hospital
≈ 7.0× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$342
Cash / self-pay
$199
Insurer-negotiated
$113
Medicare pays
$28
$71$526
Median cash $199  ·  Medicare $28  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $199 — about 7.0× the Medicare rate ($28). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($57).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $342 list price could save about $143 (42%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Northern Maine Medical Center Fort Kent, ME $30 $155 147 min
Sterling Regional Medcenter Sterling, CO $31 $74 ★ 3/5 99 min 15.0%
Ogallala Community Hospital Ogallala, NE $33 $84 98 min 15.3%
Acadia General Hospital Crowley, LA $33 $65 ★ 3/5 108 min 15.4%
Parkwest Medical Center Knoxville, TN $33 $83 ★ 3/5 259 min 14.9%
Cumberland Medical Center Crossville, TN $33 $73 ★ 4/5 201 min 15.1%
Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association Morristown, TN $33 $68 ★ 2/5 199 min 15.7%
Roane Medical Center Harriman, TN $33 $68 ★ 4/5 174 min 15.5%
Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge Oak Ridge, TN $33 $68 ★ 4/5 184 min 15.0%
Leconte Medical Center Sevierville, TN $33 $73 ★ 5/5 195 min 14.4%
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Knoxville, TN $33 $68 ★ 3/5 242 min 15.1%
Hills & Dales General Hospital Cass City, MI $34 $131 ★ 4/5 94 min 14.7%
Washakie Medical Center Worland, WY $34 $84 ★ 4/5 118 min 15.0%
The Women's Hospital Newburgh, IN $34 $33 ★ 5/5 128 min
Coosa Valley Medical Center Sylacauga, AL $34 $67 ★ 3/5 122 min 15.1%
Fort Loudoun Medical Center Lenoir City, TN $34 $68 ★ 4/5 170 min 14.6%
Chatuge Regional Hospital Hiawassee, GA $35 $37 151 min 15.1%
Lakeview Memorial Hospital Stillwater, MN $35 $75 ★ 4/5 158 min 14.2%
Banner Goldfield Medical Center Apache Junction, AZ $35 $78 ★ 5/5 150 min 15.3%
University of Michigan Health-West Wyoming, MI $36 $39 ★ 4/5 184 min 14.5%
Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola, FL $36 $73 ★ 4/5 143 min 14.1%
Ascension Genesys Hospital Grand Blanc, MI $36 $73 ★ 3/5 231 min 15.2%
Deaconess Hospital Inc Evansville, IN $38 $38 ★ 2/5 189 min 15.3%
Jefferson County Hospital Waurika, OK $39 $99 82 min
Aspire Hospital Conroe, TX $40 $123

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated August 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Chemotherapy infusion (each additional)

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $199; Medicare pays $28.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Independent Health 25
$30
$19 – $89
Univera 9
$33
$29 – $34
Medicaid 287
$34
$17 – $320
Highmark 112
$65
$39 – $214
Tricare / VA 361
$69
$26 – $231
Amerigroup 136
$70
$19 – $315
Priority Health 42
$72
$38 – $301
Medicare 484
$74
$26 – $134
Humana 879
$74
$33 – $323
Molina Healthcare 464
$77
$22 – $283
Centene / Ambetter 672
$77
$27 – $478
AmeriHealth 206
$78
$28 – $432
Devoted Health 163
$80
$66 – $120
UCare 65
$96
$50 – $309
SelectHealth 42
$97
$37 – $279
Healthcare Highways 36
$103
$44 – $387
Bright Health 42
$107
$91 – $237
UPMC Health Plan 99
$107
$50 – $315
HealthPartners 246
$107
$54 – $353
Anthem 507
$108
$39 – $1,057
Oscar Health 184
$111
$33 – $177
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 112
$120
$30 – $724
Medica 217
$122
$53 – $385
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1080
$125
$43 – $365
Kaiser Permanente 189
$125
$51 – $446
Harvard Pilgrim 46
$146
$62 – $378
MVP Health Care 74
$147
$36 – $785
Aetna 1171
$148
$55 – $390
Sanford Health Plan 61
$155
$64 – $307
UnitedHealthcare 1289
$164
$32 – $784
AvMed 51
$169
$61 – $326
Health Net 266
$180
$62 – $626
Cigna 960
$181
$64 – $514
EmblemHealth 56
$190
$5 – $604
Geisinger 60
$191
$35 – $300
Coventry 131
$194
$73 – $443
Security Health Plan 59
$197
$70 – $349
MultiPlan / PHCS network 768
$328
$94 – $565

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Tennessee$59
Mississippi$74
Arizona$79
Arkansas$99
Alabama$100
Louisiana$104

Prices by city

Prices by state

Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Vinh-Linh Nguyen, MDHematology-OncologyBakersfield, CA3,505
Leslie Tar, MDRheumatologyPort Charlotte, FL2,524
Philip Getson, D.O.Family PracticeMarlton, NJ1,754
Mihran Shirinian, M.D.Hematology-OncologyGlendale, CA1,506
Stephen Soloway, M.D.,FACP.,FACR.,CCDRheumatologyVineland, NJ1,183
Gary Shi, MD, PHDHematology-OncologyJackson, CA1,113
Arash Horizon, M.D.RheumatologyLos Angeles, CA1,037
Alexander Hu, D.O.RheumatologyFlagstaff, AZ972
Alec Goldenberg, MDHematology-OncologyNew York, NY963
Hemant Sindhu, MDHematology-OncologySierra Vista, AZ949
Robert Brennan, MDInfectious DiseaseLynchburg, VA914
May Azem, MDRheumatologyConcord Twp, OH886

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Does Medicare cover Chemotherapy infusion (each additional)?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Chemotherapy infusion (each additional). It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $28. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $6 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 2068 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $199, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $342, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $113, a Medicare rate of about $28. Most cash prices fall between $71 and $526 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Chemotherapy infusion (each additional) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2068 US hospitals is $199. Most hospitals fall between $71 and $526. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Chemotherapy infusion (each additional)?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $28). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Chemotherapy infusion (each additional)?
Medicare pays about $28. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Chemotherapy infusion (each additional) prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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