IV infusion therapy (initial) Cost by Hospital

IV infusion therapy (initial) is a hospital service. Prices are from 2299 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$393median cash price · 2299 hospitals, 52 statestypically $156–$912 depending on the hospital
≈ 5.8× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$662
Cash / self-pay
$393
Insurer-negotiated
$272
Medicare pays
$67
$156$912
Median cash $393  ·  Medicare $67  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $393 — about 5.8× the Medicare rate ($67). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($134).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $662 list price could save about $269 (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
Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital Seattle, WA $60 $340 — — —
Colorado River Medical Center Needles, CA $62 — — 128 min 15.0%
Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital Kaplan, LA $63 $94 — 87 min 14.9%
Coosa Valley Medical Center Sylacauga, AL $65 $199 ★ 3/5 122 min 15.1%
Ochsner Medical Center Acute New Orleans, LA $67 $193 ★ 4/5 168 min 16.2%
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton Charlotte, MI $69 $110 ★ 1/5 152 min 15.0%
Windom Area Health Windom, MN $73 $51 — 108 min 14.7%
Grove Hill Memorial Hospital Grove Hill, AL $74 $196 — 162 min —
University Medical Center of El Paso El Paso, TX $74 $207 ★ 3/5 242 min 15.4%
Coleman County Medical Center Company Coleman, TX $75 $62 — 134 min 15.5%
Sabine County Hospital Hemphill, TX $75 $49 — 114 min 14.7%
Sparrow Ionia Hospital Ionia, MI $78 $217 ★ 2/5 158 min 15.2%
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton Saint Johns, MI $82 $153 ★ 4/5 183 min 15.0%
Little Falls Hospital Little Falls, NY $83 $126 ★ 2/5 110 min 15.7%
Cobleskill Regional Hospital Cobleskill, NY $83 $133 ★ 4/5 109 min 14.6%
Benson Hospital Benson, AZ $83 $138 — 155 min —
Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA $83 $159 ★ 4/5 179 min 14.6%
Miller County Hospital Colquitt, GA $85 $129 — 80 min 15.1%
St Croix Regional Medical Center Saint Croix Falls, WI $90 $67 ★ 3/5 139 min 14.5%
Kimble Hospital Junction, TX $90 $114 — 141 min 15.2%
Hancock County Hospital Sneedville, TN $91 $291 — 106 min —
Dickenson Community Hospital Clintwood, VA $91 $131 — 109 min —
Lee County Community Hospital Pennington Gap, VA $91 $112 — 112 min 15.2%
Alliance Community Hospital Alliance, OH $92 $402 ★ 4/5 167 min 15.0%
Johnson Memorial Hospital Franklin, IN $93 $204 ★ 5/5 144 min 14.9%

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 June 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 IV infusion therapy (initial)

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: $393; Medicare pays $67.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 16
$52
$42 – $74
Independent Health 30
$68
$37 – $495
Medicaid 357
$93
$46 – $389
Centene / Ambetter 810
$181
$50 – $460
Amerigroup 157
$192
$62 – $542
Tricare / VA 417
$202
$62 – $571
AmeriHealth 222
$204
$48 – $613
Oscar Health 215
$204
$112 – $380
UPMC Health Plan 91
$207
$65 – $581
Geisinger 66
$209
$46 – $709
Medicare 586
$211
$60 – $318
SelectHealth 47
$212
$139 – $468
Devoted Health 162
$212
$107 – $560
Molina Healthcare 528
$214
$64 – $577
Priority Health 58
$214
$111 – $470
Humana 1052
$218
$97 – $571
Highmark 133
$224
$73 – $587
HealthPartners 278
$231
$111 – $606
Healthcare Highways 50
$264
$174 – $586
Harvard Pilgrim 50
$264
$166 – $641
UCare 65
$266
$149 – $569
Medica 244
$270
$136 – $590
Bright Health 58
$273
$166 – $755
Anthem 545
$277
$81 – $1,170
UnitedHealthcare 1503
$280
$95 – $828
Kaiser Permanente 244
$291
$167 – $797
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1297
$297
$104 – $773
AvMed 59
$328
$93 – $587
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 154
$332
$98 – $980
Aetna 1406
$338
$131 – $739
Cigna 1117
$342
$152 – $817
MVP Health Care 78
$347
$85 – $703
Sanford Health Plan 71
$365
$63 – $544
Security Health Plan 58
$386
$206 – $494
Coventry 154
$463
$211 – $716
Health Net 315
$490
$191 – $936
EmblemHealth 62
$533
$42 – $12,590
MultiPlan / PHCS network 875
$585
$258 – $1,092

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$157
Mississippi$158
Arkansas$179
Kansas$208
Georgia$212
Louisiana$229

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PABaltimore, MDAustin, TXDallas, TXHouston, TXCincinnati, OHNew York, NYBrooklyn, NYKansas City, MOOklahoma City, OKSacramento, CABronx, NYCharlotte, NCLos Angeles, CANashville, TNPlano, TXSaint Louis, MOBaton Rouge, LABirmingham, ALBoston, MAEl Paso, TXFort Worth, TXLittle Rock, AR

Prices by state

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About these prices

Based on prices published by 2299 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $393, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $662, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $272, a Medicare rate of about $67. Most cash prices fall between $156 and $912 — 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 IV infusion therapy (initial) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2299 US hospitals is $393. Most hospitals fall between $156 and $912. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for IV infusion therapy (initial)?
Medicare pays about $67. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do IV infusion therapy (initial) 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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