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Dialysis Access Made From an Upper Arm Vein

Rhode Island rates for HCPCS 36819

Creates a dialysis access by freeing a deep vein on the inner side of the upper arm, moving it to a shallower position just under the skin, and joining it to a nearby artery. The strong arterial flow makes the vein thicken and enlarge over several weeks so it can be reliably needled for dialysis. Using the patient's own vein avoids implanting artificial graft material.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $6,310 · 10th to 90th $3,236 to $12,882
$5K$10Kfacility $6,310

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,235.94
Median
$3,715.35
Typical High
$6,918.31
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,715.35
Median
$7,762.47
Typical High
$13,489.63