Breast ultrasound (limited) Cost by Hospital

Breast ultrasound (limited) is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2152 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$342median cash price · 2152 hospitals, 52 statestypically $111–$817 depending on the hospital
≈ 4.1× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$574
Cash / self-pay
$342
Insurer-negotiated
$163
Medicare pays
$84
$111$817
Median cash $342  ·  Medicare $84  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $342 — about 4.1× the Medicare rate ($84). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($167).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $574 list price could save about $232 (40%).

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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
North Texas Medical Center Gainesville, TX $53 $91 ★ 4/5 121 min 14.9%
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton Saint Johns, MI $56 $63 ★ 4/5 183 min 15.0%
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton Charlotte, MI $56 $79 ★ 1/5 152 min 15.0%
Sparrow Ionia Hospital Ionia, MI $56 $84 ★ 2/5 158 min 15.2%
John H Stroger Jr Hospital Chicago, IL $59 $67 ★ 2/5 280 min 15.0%
Provident Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL $59 $67 — 222 min 15.5%
St Croix Regional Medical Center Saint Croix Falls, WI $59 $43 ★ 3/5 139 min 14.5%
Riverwood Healthcare Center Aitkin, MN $59 $76 — 103 min 14.8%
Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock North Little Rock, AR $61 $85 ★ 1/5 213 min 15.8%
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock Little Rock, AR $61 $85 ★ 3/5 146 min 16.1%
Unity Health-Jacksonville Jacksonville, AR $62 — — 130 min 15.2%
Unity Health-Newport Newport, AR $62 — — 104 min 15.4%
Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway Conway, AR $62 $85 ★ 2/5 148 min 15.6%
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson Carson City, MI $62 $89 ★ 4/5 95 min 15.2%
Baptist Health Medical Center-Stuttgart Stuttgart, AR $62 $88 ★ 3/5 101 min 15.0%
Baptist Health-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR $62 $86 ★ 2/5 114 min 15.2%
Coffey County Hospital Burlington, KS $62 — ★ 4/5 89 min 14.7%
Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County Monticello, AR $63 $88 ★ 2/5 126 min 18.1%
Doctor's Center De San Juan Santurce, PR $63 $63 — — 15.5%
Doctors' Center Bayamon Bayamon, PR $63 $58 — — 16.6%
Doctors' Center Hospital, Inc Manati, PR $63 $58 ★ 1/5 — 16.3%
Doctors Center Hospital Carolina Llc Carolina, PR $63 $63 — 315 min 15.8%
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center Bennington, VT $63 — ★ 3/5 196 min 15.8%
Montgomery General Hospital Montgomery, WV $63 $120 — 110 min 14.7%
Heritage Valley Beaver Beaver, PA $64 $85 ★ 3/5 185 min 14.5%

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 (limited)

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: $342; Medicare pays $84.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 332
$67
$28 – $228
Univera 16
$71
$24 – $100
Amerigroup 160
$86
$42 – $208
Medicare 537
$88
$35 – $180
Tricare / VA 384
$88
$57 – $429
Molina Healthcare 523
$90
$36 – $250
Devoted Health 141
$93
$79 – $433
Centene / Ambetter 751
$93
$39 – $295
Highmark 125
$95
$47 – $313
UCare 61
$96
$54 – $390
Anthem 511
$99
$44 – $417
SelectHealth 48
$103
$71 – $409
Humana 945
$107
$71 – $600
Geisinger 65
$108
$54 – $689
AmeriHealth 209
$113
$40 – $396
UnitedHealthcare 1391
$128
$61 – $586
Priority Health 59
$129
$47 – $481
Independent Health 31
$129
$61 – $236
EmblemHealth 65
$141
$27 – $336
Oscar Health 140
$144
$78 – $437
MVP Health Care 86
$148
$35 – $440
UPMC Health Plan 78
$159
$80 – $647
Harvard Pilgrim 56
$164
$62 – $448
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1171
$166
$62 – $473
Bright Health 43
$168
$104 – $1,523
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 140
$173
$106 – $699
Aetna 1317
$195
$72 – $671
Kaiser Permanente 195
$196
$77 – $906
HealthPartners 228
$200
$61 – $766
Healthcare Highways 47
$223
$93 – $528
Cigna 1064
$225
$87 – $860
Sanford Health Plan 60
$238
$71 – $474
Health Net 274
$244
$71 – $935
Security Health Plan 52
$259
$71 – $663
Medica 210
$272
$87 – $660
AvMed 58
$318
$118 – $1,167
Coventry 145
$385
$87 – $898
MultiPlan / PHCS network 790
$512
$152 – $1,354

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$63
Arkansas$104
New Mexico$120
Tennessee$122
Rhode Island$134
Mississippi$140

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXDallas, TXBaltimore, MDCincinnati, OHNew York, NYBrooklyn, NYHouston, TXKansas City, MOCharlotte, NCFort Worth, TXLos Angeles, CANashville, TNBirmingham, ALBronx, NYEl Paso, TXLittle Rock, ARMiami, FLMilwaukee, WINew Orleans, LAOklahoma City, OKRochester, NYSacramento, CA

Prices by state

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About these prices

Based on prices published by 2152 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $342, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $574, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $163, a Medicare rate of about $84. Most cash prices fall between $111 and $817 — 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 (limited) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2152 US hospitals is $342. Most hospitals fall between $111 and $817. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for Breast ultrasound (limited)?
Medicare pays about $84. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Breast ultrasound (limited) 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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