IV infusion therapy Cost (2026) — Compare Hospital Prices

IV infusion therapy is a hospital service. Prices are from 2358 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$266median cash price · 2358 hospitals, 52 statestypically $105–$667 depending on the hospital

≈ 6.0× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)

$450

Cash / self-pay

$266

Insurer-negotiated

$185

Medicare pays

$44

$105$667

Median cash $266 · Medicare $44 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)

Is this a fair price?

1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $266 — about 6.0× the Medicare rate ($44). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($89).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $450 list price could save about $184 (41%).

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Lowest cash prices

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Hospital	Location	Cash	Insurer	CMS rating	ER wait	Readmit
Tyler County Hospital	Woodville, TX	$40	$42	—	130 min	14.9%
Sabine Medical Center	Many, LA	$40	$92	—	128 min	15.4%
North Texas Medical Center	Gainesville, TX	$41	$100	★ 4/5	121 min	14.9%
Ochsner American Legion Hospital	Jennings, LA	$41	$57	★ 2/5	104 min	15.3%
Colorado River Medical Center	Needles, CA	$42	—	—	128 min	15.0%
Ochsner St Mary	Morgan City, LA	$43	$42	★ 2/5	81 min	15.4%
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent	Shreveport, LA	$43	$42	★ 2/5	—	—
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital	Nacogdoches, TX	$43	$114	★ 2/5	178 min	15.4%
The Spine Hospital of Louisiana	Baton Rouge, LA	$45	$44	—	—	16.4%
George E Weems Memorial Hospital	Apalachicola, FL	$47	$47	—	—	—
St Clair Hospital	Pittsburgh, PA	$48	$145	★ 4/5	195 min	15.5%
Grove Hill Memorial Hospital	Grove Hill, AL	$49	$92	—	162 min	—
University of Michigan Health-West	Wyoming, MI	$50	$72	★ 4/5	184 min	14.5%
Crosbyton Clinic Hospital	Crosbyton, TX	$50	$26	—	—	—
Pampa Regional Medical Center	Pampa, TX	$52	$85	—	104 min	—
Sparrow Ionia Hospital	Ionia, MI	$53	$101	★ 2/5	158 min	15.2%
Dequincy Memorial Hospital	Dequincy, LA	$53	$69	—	99 min	—
Deaconess Hospital Inc	Evansville, IN	$54	$75	★ 2/5	189 min	15.3%
Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge	Baton Rouge, LA	$55	$65	★ 4/5	179 min	14.6%
Windom Area Health	Windom, MN	$55	$47	—	108 min	14.7%
Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Inc	Angola, IN	$55	$158	★ 3/5	166 min	14.3%
Phoenixville Hospital	Phoenixville, PA	$56	$118	★ 3/5	178 min	15.5%
Coleman County Medical Center Company	Coleman, TX	$56	$54	—	134 min	15.5%
Sabine County Hospital	Hemphill, TX	$56	$48	—	114 min	14.7%
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton	Charlotte, MI	$56	$105	★ 1/5	152 min	15.0%

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 IV infusion therapy

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: $266; Medicare pays $44.

Insurer	Hospitals	Negotiated median
Univera	16	$42 $17 – $74
Medicaid	364	$57 $17 – $331
Geisinger	66	$63 $16 – $580
Independent Health	32	$68 $22 – $273
Tricare / VA	424	$75 $23 – $380
Centene / Ambetter	819	$80 $21 – $379
AmeriHealth	237	$93 $20 – $613
Medicare	590	$97 $35 – $274
Highmark	137	$102 $29 – $464
Amerigroup	160	$113 $29 – $395
UPMC Health Plan	105	$120 $43 – $494
Molina Healthcare	559	$130 $30 – $391
Oscar Health	230	$146 $45 – $380
Priority Health	58	$150 $33 – $440
SelectHealth	47	$155 $46 – $369
HealthPartners	285	$163 $45 – $524
Workers' Comp / No-Fault	154	$166 $45 – $775
Humana	1084	$170 $43 – $470
Bright Health	58	$186 $54 – $504
Blue Cross Blue Shield	1326	$189 $46 – $627
Harvard Pilgrim	50	$192 $59 – $519
Anthem	576	$194 $35 – $866
Devoted Health	175	$197 $44 – $321
Medica	247	$204 $49 – $524
Sanford Health Plan	71	$204 $46 – $520
UnitedHealthcare	1543	$207 $43 – $680
Security Health Plan	61	$210 $47 – $491
Aetna	1440	$210 $47 – $606
UCare	69	$211 $47 – $489
Cigna	1154	$216 $49 – $617
Healthcare Highways	50	$218 $66 – $474
AvMed	61	$220 $49 – $518
MVP Health Care	84	$221 $52 – $635
Kaiser Permanente	245	$255 $51 – $786
Health Net	318	$289 $61 – $831
Coventry	158	$318 $73 – $667
EmblemHealth	62	$358 $35 – $17,559
MultiPlan / PHCS network	905	$384 $101 – $906

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
Mississippi	$102
Tennessee	$102
Louisiana	$141
Rhode Island	$143
Puerto Rico	$147
Arkansas	$150

Prices by city

Prices by state

Does Medicare cover IV infusion therapy?

Yes — Medicare generally covers IV infusion therapy. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $44. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $9 — 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 2358 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $266, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $450, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $185, a Medicare rate of about $44. Most cash prices fall between $105 and $667 — 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 cost without insurance?

The median cash (self-pay) price across 2358 US hospitals is $266. Most hospitals fall between $105 and $667. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.

Does Medicare cover IV infusion therapy?

Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $44). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.

What does Medicare pay for IV infusion therapy?

Medicare pays about $44. 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 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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