Vascular access
PICC Line Placement
PICC Line Placement is a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure used to treat long-term iv therapy (chemotherapy, tpn, antibiotics).
Devices used in PICC
Alternatives to PICC
- Port-a-Cath (Implanted Port) Placement
- Tunneled Central Line (Broviac or Hickman) Placement
- Peripheral IV lines for short courses
- Midline catheters for 1 to 4 weeks of therapy
How much does PICC cost?
Medicare's national average physician payment for PICC (CPT 36573) is $73 when it is done in a hospital, and $368 when it is done in an office-based lab, where the payment also covers supplies and equipment. Hospital facility fees and what you pay depend on your insurance. See costs by city and insurance →
Related reading and technique references
This page is for education and does not replace advice from your doctor. Device information comes from the FDA's public databases and from manufacturers.