Chemotherapy infusion (each additional) is a hospital service. Prices are from 2068 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
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%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Independent Health | 25 |
$19 – $89 |
| Univera | 9 |
$29 – $34 |
| Medicaid | 287 |
$17 – $320 |
| Highmark | 112 |
$39 – $214 |
| Tricare / VA | 361 |
$26 – $231 |
| Amerigroup | 136 |
$19 – $315 |
| Priority Health | 42 |
$38 – $301 |
| Medicare | 484 |
$26 – $134 |
| Humana | 879 |
$33 – $323 |
| Molina Healthcare | 464 |
$22 – $283 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 672 |
$27 – $478 |
| AmeriHealth | 206 |
$28 – $432 |
| Devoted Health | 163 |
$66 – $120 |
| UCare | 65 |
$50 – $309 |
| SelectHealth | 42 |
$37 – $279 |
| Healthcare Highways | 36 |
$44 – $387 |
| Bright Health | 42 |
$91 – $237 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 99 |
$50 – $315 |
| HealthPartners | 246 |
$54 – $353 |
| Anthem | 507 |
$39 – $1,057 |
| Oscar Health | 184 |
$33 – $177 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 112 |
$30 – $724 |
| Medica | 217 |
$53 – $385 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1080 |
$43 – $365 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 189 |
$51 – $446 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 46 |
$62 – $378 |
| MVP Health Care | 74 |
$36 – $785 |
| Aetna | 1171 |
$55 – $390 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 61 |
$64 – $307 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1289 |
$32 – $784 |
| AvMed | 51 |
$61 – $326 |
| Health Net | 266 |
$62 – $626 |
| Cigna | 960 |
$64 – $514 |
| EmblemHealth | 56 |
$5 – $604 |
| Geisinger | 60 |
$35 – $300 |
| Coventry | 131 |
$73 – $443 |
| Security Health Plan | 59 |
$70 – $349 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 768 |
$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
| State | Median 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.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinh-Linh Nguyen, MD | Hematology-Oncology | Bakersfield, CA | 3,505 |
| Leslie Tar, MD | Rheumatology | Port Charlotte, FL | 2,524 |
| Philip Getson, D.O. | Family Practice | Marlton, NJ | 1,754 |
| Mihran Shirinian, M.D. | Hematology-Oncology | Glendale, CA | 1,506 |
| Stephen Soloway, M.D.,FACP.,FACR.,CCD | Rheumatology | Vineland, NJ | 1,183 |
| Gary Shi, MD, PHD | Hematology-Oncology | Jackson, CA | 1,113 |
| Arash Horizon, M.D. | Rheumatology | Los Angeles, CA | 1,037 |
| Alexander Hu, D.O. | Rheumatology | Flagstaff, AZ | 972 |
| Alec Goldenberg, MD | Hematology-Oncology | New York, NY | 963 |
| Hemant Sindhu, MD | Hematology-Oncology | Sierra Vista, AZ | 949 |
| Robert Brennan, MD | Infectious Disease | Lynchburg, VA | 914 |
| May Azem, MD | Rheumatology | Concord Twp, OH | 886 |
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
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Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
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