PICC line placement in Ohio
CPT 36573 · hospital facility charge
Cash prices range from $59 to $5,806 at the 10 Ohio hospitals whose price files we have read so far.
Ohio typical cash price: $4,572
Ohio hospitals compared
| Hospital | City | List price | Cash price | Insurers (median) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metrohealth System | Cleveland | $167 | $59 | $3,183$1,981–$3,990 · 14 plans |
| Bethesda North | Cincinnati | $2,885 | $2,164 | $3,774$1,979–$4,375 · 13 plans |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus | $5,804 | $3,773 | $9,206only 1 plan |
| Kettering Health Dayton | Dayton | $11,430 | $4,572 | $4,642$2,399–$6,636 · 13 plans |
| Kettering Health Main Campus | Kettering | $11,430 | $4,572 | $4,642$2,399–$6,636 · 13 plans |
| Kettering Health Miamisburg | Miamisburg | $11,430 | $4,572 | $4,642$2,414–$6,636 · 13 plans |
| Miami Valley Hospital | Dayton | $5,663 | $5,663 | $4,951$2,457–$4,951 · 12 plans |
| Cleveland Clinic | Cleveland | $8,932 | $5,806 | $5,538$2,858–$7,905 · 54 plans |
| Hillcrest Hospital | Mayfield Heights | $8,932 | $5,806 | $4,823$2,777–$8,039 · 39 plans |
| Ohio State University State Health System | Columbus | $4,351 | – | $1,834$1–$3,481 · 30 plans |
Common questions
How much does PICC line placement cost at a hospital in Ohio?
At 9 Ohio hospitals that publish a cash price, the typical price for PICC line placement is $4,572, and most charge between $1,743 and $5,806. The typical rate commercial insurers have negotiated is $4,642. These are hospital prices; independent clinics, imaging centers and labs often charge less.
Is it cheaper to pay cash or use insurance for PICC line placement?
At 5 of the 8 hospitals in Ohio that publish both, the cash price is lower than the typical insurer rate. Remember that with insurance you pay only your share of that rate once your deductible is met, and that cash payments usually don't count toward your deductible.
Which hospital in Ohio has the lowest cash price for PICC line placement?
Of the hospitals whose price files we have read, the lowest published cash price is $59 at Metrohealth System. Confirm the price with the hospital before you book.
Does the price include the doctor?
No. These are the hospital's own charges, often called the facility fee. The doctors involved, such as the surgeon, the anesthesiologist or the radiologist who reads a scan, usually send a separate bill.
Before you go
- Ask for an estimate. Hospitals must give uninsured and self-pay patients a written good-faith estimate before planned care.
- Check the network. Confirm that the hospital and the doctors are in your plan's network.
- Ask about financial help. Non-profit hospitals must have a financial assistance policy; many discount or forgive bills by income.
- Get an itemized bill. Compare it with the estimate and question anything you don't recognise.