IV infusion therapy (initial) Cost — Compare Hospital Prices

IV infusion therapy (initial) is a hospital service. Prices are from 2363 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$395median cash price · 2363 hospitals, 52 statestypically $158–$916 depending on the hospital

≈ 5.9× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)

$666

Cash / self-pay

$395

Insurer-negotiated

$272

Medicare pays

$67

$158$916

Median cash $395 · Medicare $67 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)

Is this a fair price?

1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $395 — about 5.9× 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 $666 list price could save about $271 (41%).

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Lowest cash prices

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Hospital	Location	Cash	Insurer	CMS rating	ER wait	Readmit
Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital	Seattle, WA	$60	$340	—	—	—
Colorado River Medical Center	Needles, CA	$62	—	—	121 min	—
Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital	Kaplan, LA	$63	$94	—	90 min	—
Coosa Valley Medical Center	Sylacauga, AL	$65	$190	★ 3/5	124 min	—
Henderson County Community Hospital	Lexington, TN	$66	$190	—	151 min	—
Ochsner Medical Center Acute	New Orleans, LA	$67	$193	★ 4/5	174 min	—
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton	Charlotte, MI	$69	$110	★ 1/5	168 min	—
Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services	Gallup, NM	$71	$184	—	136 min	—
Windom Area Health	Windom, MN	$73	$51	—	99 min	—
Grove Hill Memorial Hospital	Grove Hill, AL	$74	$196	—	166 min	—
University Medical Center of El Paso	El Paso, TX	$74	$207	★ 3/5	240 min	—
Coleman County Medical Center Company	Coleman, TX	$75	$62	—	130 min	—
Sabine County Hospital	Hemphill, TX	$75	$49	—	116 min	—
Sparrow Ionia Hospital	Ionia, MI	$78	$217	★ 2/5	158 min	—
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton	Saint Johns, MI	$82	$153	★ 4/5	182 min	—
Little Falls Hospital	Little Falls, NY	$83	$126	★ 2/5	109 min	—
Cobleskill Regional Hospital	Cobleskill, NY	$83	$133	★ 4/5	111 min	—
Benson Hospital	Benson, AZ	$83	$138	—	155 min	—
Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge	Baton Rouge, LA	$83	$159	★ 4/5	197 min	—
Miller County Hospital	Colquitt, GA	$85	$129	—	85 min	—
St Croix Regional Medical Center	Saint Croix Falls, WI	$90	$67	★ 3/5	144 min	—
Kimble Hospital	Junction, TX	$90	$114	—	129 min	—
Hancock County Hospital	Sneedville, TN	$91	$291	—	104 min	—
Dickenson Community Hospital	Clintwood, VA	$91	$131	—	109 min	—
Lee County Community Hospital	Pennington Gap, VA	$91	$112	—	109 min	—

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 October 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: $395; Medicare pays $67.

Insurer	Hospitals	Negotiated median
Univera	16	$66 $42 – $74
Medicaid	368	$93 $46 – $389
Independent Health	31	$116 $37 – $467
Centene / Ambetter	834	$186 $52 – $452
Amerigroup	161	$191 $64 – $542
Tricare / VA	426	$200 $62 – $564
Oscar Health	244	$204 $112 – $467
AmeriHealth	237	$207 $47 – $613
UPMC Health Plan	104	$207 $66 – $731
Geisinger	66	$209 $46 – $709
Medicare	595	$211 $60 – $313
SelectHealth	47	$212 $139 – $468
Molina Healthcare	557	$213 $69 – $553
Priority Health	57	$214 $111 – $470
Devoted Health	177	$216 $155 – $560
Humana	1092	$218 $101 – $566
Highmark	136	$225 $71 – $601
HealthPartners	286	$230 $111 – $595
UCare	70	$254 $151 – $557
Harvard Pilgrim	50	$260 $162 – $606
Healthcare Highways	50	$264 $174 – $586
Medica	249	$270 $136 – $590
Bright Health	58	$273 $166 – $755
Kaiser Permanente	246	$290 $153 – $797
UnitedHealthcare	1559	$290 $100 – $828
Blue Cross Blue Shield	1321	$302 $104 – $773
Anthem	587	$305 $81 – $1,053
AvMed	63	$328 $94 – $587
Workers' Comp / No-Fault	155	$332 $98 – $980
Aetna	1459	$339 $127 – $748
Cigna	1166	$343 $152 – $819
MVP Health Care	78	$347 $85 – $705
Sanford Health Plan	73	$368 $63 – $544
Security Health Plan	61	$385 $206 – $494
EmblemHealth	74	$447 $142 – $2,110
Coventry	162	$463 $178 – $716
Health Net	318	$479 $191 – $936
MultiPlan / PHCS network	916	$587 $258 – $1,085

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	$152
Puerto Rico	$175
Arkansas	$179
Mississippi	$179
Kansas	$208
Georgia	$212

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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
Bachir Younes, M.D. , M.P.H.	Infectious Disease	Palm Desert, CA	8,736
Jeffrey Lin, D.O.	Infectious Disease	Fort Walton Beach, FL	5,694
Madhavi Rayapudi, MD	Infectious Disease	Cumming, GA	5,054
Pardeep Kumari, MD	Infectious Disease	Pensacola, FL	4,840
Jeffrey Weber, M.D.	Gastroenterology	Milwaukee, WI	4,577
Bryn Henderson, D.O.	Family Practice	Orange, CA	4,225
Vatsala Sastry, MD	Infectious Disease	Brooksville, FL	4,123
Leonid Kleynberg, M.D.	Hematology-Oncology	Los Angeles, CA	3,765
Karl Damiani, M.D.	Infectious Disease	Port Charlotte, FL	3,632
Guy Burrows, M.D.	Neurology	Shenandoah, TX	3,163
Mohamed Erritouni, MD	Infectious Disease	Delray Beach, FL	3,120
Youram Nassir, MD	Hematology	Los Angeles, CA	2,914

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Does Medicare cover IV infusion therapy (initial)?

Yes — Medicare generally covers IV infusion therapy (initial). It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $67. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $13 — 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 2363 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $395, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $666, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $272, a Medicare rate of about $67. Most cash prices fall between $158 and $916 — 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 2363 US hospitals is $395. Most hospitals fall between $158 and $916. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.

Does Medicare cover IV infusion therapy (initial)?

Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $67). 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 (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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