Breast ultrasound (complete) Cost by Hospital

Breast ultrasound (complete) is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2077 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$434median cash price · 2077 hospitals, 52 statestypically $138–$1,104 depending on the hospital
≈ 4.3× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$677
Cash / self-pay
$434
Insurer-negotiated
$194
Medicare pays
$100
$138$1,104
Median cash $434  ·  Medicare $100  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $434 — about 4.3× the Medicare rate ($100). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($200).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $677 list price could save about $243 (36%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama Wedowee, AL $66 $103 — 94 min 14.6%
University Medical Center of El Paso El Paso, TX $67 $105 ★ 3/5 242 min 15.4%
Hmhp St Elizabeth Boardman Health Center Boardman, OH $69 — ★ 2/5 272 min 16.6%
Jackson County Regional Health Center Maquoketa, IA $71 $53 — 80 min 15.1%
Aspen Valley Hospital Aspen, CO $73 $474 — — 15.0%
Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc. Jonesboro, AR $76 $147 ★ 3/5 128 min 15.3%
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Crittenden, Inc West Memphis, AR $76 $147 — 147 min 14.7%
Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County New Albany, MS $76 $147 ★ 4/5 144 min 14.1%
Baptist Memorial Hospital North Ms Oxford, MS $76 $147 ★ 4/5 153 min 16.2%
Baptist Memorial Hospital Booneville Booneville, MS $76 $147 ★ 3/5 106 min 14.4%
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center Jackson, MS $76 $147 ★ 2/5 213 min 16.1%
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto Southaven, MS $76 $147 ★ 3/5 255 min 15.7%
Baptist Medical Center-Yazoo Yazoo City, MS $76 $147 — 86 min 15.1%
Baptist Medical Center-Leake Carthage, MS $76 $147 ★ 2/5 94 min 15.1%
Baptist Medical Center Attala Kosciusko, MS $76 $147 — 73 min 15.3%
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County Huntingdon, TN $76 $147 ★ 4/5 118 min 15.1%
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis, TN $76 $147 ★ 3/5 174 min 15.4%
Baptist Memorial Hospital Tipton Covington, TN $76 $147 ★ 3/5 149 min 17.0%
Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital Shelbyville, TN $76 $99 ★ 4/5 123 min 13.6%
Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital Tullahoma, TN $76 $99 ★ 3/5 173 min 15.1%
Denver Health & Hospital Authority Denver, CO $77 $117 ★ 3/5 211 min 14.5%
Jefferson Health-Northeast Philadelphia, PA $80 $46 ★ 2/5 290 min 15.4%
Carroll County Memorial Hospital Carrollton, MO $83 — — 104 min 14.9%
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Niagara Falls, NY $84 $80 ★ 1/5 236 min 15.3%
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Harker Heights, TX $85 $496 ★ 4/5 174 min 16.3%

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 June 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 Breast ultrasound (complete)

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: $434; Medicare pays $100.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 318
$79
$39 – $266
Univera 16
$83
$28 – $121
Amerigroup 162
$104
$62 – $236
Tricare / VA 368
$106
$74 – $546
Medicare 500
$108
$76 – $249
Molina Healthcare 511
$108
$44 – $290
Devoted Health 140
$109
$97 – $433
Centene / Ambetter 720
$116
$57 – $267
Highmark 121
$119
$68 – $377
UCare 57
$129
$51 – $527
Anthem 482
$129
$48 – $589
Priority Health 58
$131
$50 – $497
Geisinger 62
$133
$71 – $793
Humana 921
$134
$83 – $751
AmeriHealth 202
$137
$43 – $459
UnitedHealthcare 1329
$160
$67 – $698
Independent Health 26
$166
$89 – $315
EmblemHealth 63
$167
$33 – $346
Oscar Health 133
$181
$94 – $472
SelectHealth 46
$185
$90 – $544
Bright Health 38
$195
$126 – $2,248
MVP Health Care 82
$196
$37 – $544
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 141
$211
$139 – $951
HealthPartners 189
$218
$69 – $983
Harvard Pilgrim 49
$229
$77 – $601
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1116
$231
$85 – $689
Aetna 1278
$244
$84 – $855
Sanford Health Plan 53
$260
$89 – $559
Medica 181
$266
$98 – $672
Kaiser Permanente 193
$269
$96 – $1,301
Security Health Plan 48
$279
$66 – $857
UPMC Health Plan 75
$286
$100 – $757
Cigna 1022
$288
$107 – $1,073
Healthcare Highways 42
$310
$134 – $646
AvMed 60
$392
$127 – $1,143
Coventry 131
$413
$105 – $1,130
Health Net 263
$428
$95 – $1,215
MultiPlan / PHCS network 749
$607
$199 – $1,749

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

StateMedian cash
Puerto Rico$64
Arkansas$137
Tennessee$152
Mississippi$156
Rhode Island$165
New Jersey$214

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXDallas, TXNew York, NYBaltimore, MDBrooklyn, NYCincinnati, OHHouston, TXKansas City, MOBronx, NYCharlotte, NCFort Worth, TXLos Angeles, CANashville, TNBirmingham, ALEl Paso, TXLittle Rock, ARMiami, FLRochester, NYSacramento, CASaint Louis, MOSan Diego, CAAnaheim, CA

Prices by state

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About these prices

Based on prices published by 2077 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $434, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $677, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $194, a Medicare rate of about $100. Most cash prices fall between $138 and $1,104 — 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 Breast ultrasound (complete) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2077 US hospitals is $434. Most hospitals fall between $138 and $1,104. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for Breast ultrasound (complete)?
Medicare pays about $100. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Breast ultrasound (complete) 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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