Chemotherapy infusion Cost by Hospital

Chemotherapy infusion is a hospital service. Prices are from 2106 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$418median cash price · 2106 hospitals, 52 statestypically $167–$1,038 depending on the hospital
≈ 5.2× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$712
Cash / self-pay
$418
Insurer-negotiated
$276
Medicare pays
$81
$167$1,038
Median cash $418  ·  Medicare $81  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $418 — about 5.2× the Medicare rate ($81). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($162).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $712 list price could save about $294 (41%).

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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
South Central Reg Med Ctr Laurel, MS $64 $237 ★ 1/5 129 min 16.9%
Banner Ironwood Medical Center Queen Creek, AZ $65 $249 ★ 3/5 220 min 15.3%
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Harker Heights, TX $69 $187 ★ 4/5 174 min 16.3%
University Medical Center of El Paso El Paso, TX $70 $197 ★ 3/5 242 min 15.4%
University of Michigan Health-West Wyoming, MI $71 $48 ★ 4/5 184 min 14.5%
Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock Bay Saint Louis, MS $72 $159 ★ 3/5 149 min 16.1%
Alamance Regional Medical Center Burlington, NC $74 $124 ★ 3/5 218 min 13.7%
Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, The Greensboro, NC $74 $124 ★ 3/5 222 min 13.9%
Oklahoma Center for Orthopaedic & Multi-Sp Oklahoma City, OK $77 $2,727 — — 15.3%
Banner Casa Grande Medical Center Casa Grande, AZ $78 $175 ★ 2/5 175 min 16.6%
St Charles Parish Hospital Luling, LA $79 $164 — 117 min 15.2%
Jefferson County Hospital Waurika, OK $80 $177 — 82 min —
Deaconess Hospital Inc Evansville, IN $80 $87 ★ 2/5 189 min 15.3%
Tucson Medical Center Tucson, AZ $82 $170 ★ 2/5 207 min 14.6%
Windom Area Health Windom, MN $83 $71 — 108 min 14.7%
Wilson N Jones Regional Medical Center Sherman, TX $85 $232 ★ 2/5 153 min 14.6%
Tift Regional Medical Center Tifton, GA $86 $154 ★ 3/5 252 min 15.7%
Southwell Medical, a Campus of Trmc Adel, GA $86 $134 — — 15.0%
Sterling Regional Medcenter Sterling, CO $86 $113 ★ 3/5 99 min 15.0%
Acadia General Hospital Crowley, LA $87 $80 ★ 3/5 108 min 15.4%
Holmes Regional Medical Center Melbourne, FL $88 $184 ★ 4/5 222 min 14.8%
Viera Hospital Melbourne, FL $88 $184 ★ 5/5 194 min 14.5%
Palm Bay Hospital Palm Bay, FL $88 $184 ★ 3/5 204 min 15.3%
Coosa Valley Medical Center Sylacauga, AL $89 $182 ★ 3/5 122 min 15.1%
Ogallala Community Hospital Ogallala, NE $92 $132 — 98 min 15.3%

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

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: $418; Medicare pays $81.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 299
$95
$19 – $382
Devoted Health 163
$120
$68 – $379
Univera 9
$125
$29 – $152
Medicare 489
$133
$43 – $423
Tricare / VA 365
$134
$32 – $451
Amerigroup 138
$137
$30 – $339
Independent Health 30
$139
$26 – $410
Highmark 113
$157
$42 – $720
Centene / Ambetter 687
$160
$35 – $569
Oscar Health 186
$177
$46 – $625
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 114
$186
$30 – $1,172
Molina Healthcare 475
$187
$35 – $603
AmeriHealth 209
$190
$35 – $671
UPMC Health Plan 100
$212
$68 – $545
Priority Health 42
$219
$51 – $713
Bright Health 44
$237
$97 – $690
Geisinger 61
$240
$39 – $654
Healthcare Highways 36
$249
$51 – $591
Humana 898
$257
$65 – $652
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1101
$265
$67 – $954
SelectHealth 42
$275
$63 – $762
MVP Health Care 75
$294
$36 – $1,107
AvMed 51
$301
$83 – $689
Anthem 511
$302
$60 – $1,205
Harvard Pilgrim 48
$305
$82 – $751
Medica 222
$306
$68 – $664
HealthPartners 252
$308
$67 – $705
UCare 66
$309
$70 – $703
Aetna 1190
$312
$71 – $882
Sanford Health Plan 62
$315
$75 – $768
UnitedHealthcare 1317
$331
$61 – $1,241
Security Health Plan 59
$348
$72 – $822
Cigna 976
$348
$76 – $1,100
Kaiser Permanente 191
$354
$72 – $1,062
Coventry 135
$391
$84 – $1,001
Health Net 269
$422
$82 – $1,170
MultiPlan / PHCS network 786
$467
$142 – $1,266
EmblemHealth 57
$502
$6 – $2,606

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
Mississippi$142
Tennessee$160
Arizona$211
Louisiana$221
Arkansas$237
Alabama$279

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXHouston, TXCincinnati, OHDallas, TXNew York, NYBaltimore, MDBrooklyn, NYKansas City, MOSacramento, CABronx, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHFort Worth, TXLos Angeles, CANashville, TNSaint Louis, MOBirmingham, ALBoston, MALittle Rock, ARMiami, FLMilwaukee, WIRochester, NY

Prices by state

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Does Medicare cover Chemotherapy infusion?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Chemotherapy infusion. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $81. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $16 — 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 2106 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $418, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $712, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $276, a Medicare rate of about $81. Most cash prices fall between $167 and $1,038 — 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 cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2106 US hospitals is $418. Most hospitals fall between $167 and $1,038. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Chemotherapy infusion?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $81). 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?
Medicare pays about $81. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Chemotherapy infusion 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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