IV placement (needle into vein) in Massachusetts
Below is what hospitals in Massachusetts charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 4 hospitals in Massachusetts run from $0 to $1,129. The typical hospital charges $191. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $191
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
4 hospitals. Sort by: Cash price ▲ · Negotiated median · Gross charge · Negotiated low
What these numbers mean.
Cash price is what the hospital lists for patients paying out of pocket.
Negotiated median is the middle of what insurance companies actually agreed to pay.
Gross charge is the sticker price — almost nobody pays it.
What you will actually pay is usually different from both numbers:
with insurance, your deductible, copay, or coinsurance decides what you owe —
the negotiated rate is what the insurer pays, not your bill.
A single line item may not be the whole cost: physician, anesthesia, pathology,
and facility fees can be billed separately.
Prices vary by hospital and change over time; always confirm with the hospital before you go.
| Hospital | Cash price | Where it sits | Insurance pays (typical) | Gross charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Medical Center Boston, MA | $0Insurance typically pays $0Sticker price $0 | Lowest price of any hospital | $0 | $0 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA · Price file March 27, 2026 | $183Insurance typically pays $89Sticker price $244 | Cheaper than 67% of hospitals | $89 | $244 |
| Cape Cod Hospital Hyannis, MA | $199Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $468 | Pricier than 67% of hospitals | — | $468 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center MA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,129Insurance typically pays $34Sticker price $1,129 | Highest price of any hospital | $34 | $1,129 |
Procedure code 36000. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.