Leg vein ultrasound (Doppler) Cost by Hospital

Leg vein ultrasound (Doppler) is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2325 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$772median cash price · 2325 hospitals, 52 statestypically $232–$1,925 depending on the hospital
≈ 5.1× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$1,284
Cash / self-pay
$772
Insurer-negotiated
$359
Medicare pays
$150
$232$1,925
Median cash $772  ·  Medicare $150  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $772 — about 5.1× the Medicare rate ($150). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($300).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,284 list price could save about $511 (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
Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital Slidell, LA $117 $136 — — 14.4%
Memorial Hermann Houston Physicians Hospital Webster, TX $117 $107 — 159 min 13.8%
McLaren Caro Region Caro, MI $119 $32 — 70 min —
McLaren Northern Michigan Petoskey, MI $123 $51 ★ 3/5 150 min 14.8%
Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center Ketchikan, AK $124 — ★ 4/5 120 min 14.7%
Cordova Community Medical Center Cordova, AK $124 — — 127 min —
John H Stroger Jr Hospital Chicago, IL $125 $152 ★ 2/5 280 min 15.0%
Provident Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL $125 $152 — 222 min 15.5%
Doctor's Center De San Juan Santurce, PR $125 $120 — — 15.5%
Hospital De La Concepcion San German, PR $125 $70 — — 16.2%
Doctors' Center Bayamon Bayamon, PR $125 $76 — — 16.6%
Doctors' Center Hospital, Inc Manati, PR $125 $76 ★ 1/5 — 16.3%
Doctors Center Hospital Carolina Llc Carolina, PR $125 $120 — 315 min 15.8%
Mountain Lakes Medical Center Clayton, GA $126 $554 — 107 min 15.2%
Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center Llc Hope, AR $127 $317 — 98 min 14.7%
Southwest Regional Medical Center Llc Hope, AR $127 $317 — — —
Hospital Pavia Caguas Caguas, PR $130 $72 — — 17.1%
Parkwest Medical Center Knoxville, TN $131 $232 ★ 3/5 259 min 14.9%
Encino Hospital Medical Center Encino, CA $133 $171 ★ 3/5 135 min 15.6%
Desert Valley Hospital Victorville, CA $133 $167 ★ 3/5 173 min 15.8%
McLaren Thumb Region Bad Axe, MI $133 $32 ★ 5/5 118 min 14.2%
Baylor Surgical Hospital at Las Colinas Irving, TX $134 $869 — 71 min 14.9%
Coosa Valley Medical Center Sylacauga, AL $135 $227 ★ 3/5 122 min 15.1%
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson Carson City, MI $135 $156 ★ 4/5 95 min 15.2%
Edward W Sparrow Hospital Lansing, MI $135 $156 ★ 3/5 301 min 13.6%

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 Leg vein ultrasound (Doppler)

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: $772; Medicare pays $150.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 358
$94
$19 – $291
Medicare 589
$113
$22 – $336
Univera 16
$114
$25 – $193
Molina Healthcare 559
$134
$32 – $517
Geisinger 73
$160
$84 – $829
Tricare / VA 424
$160
$37 – $986
AmeriHealth 229
$165
$55 – $750
Independent Health 38
$166
$26 – $467
EmblemHealth 70
$170
$109 – $1,100
Highmark 133
$173
$48 – $520
Anthem 561
$178
$34 – $953
Amerigroup 171
$185
$83 – $470
Centene / Ambetter 822
$188
$49 – $695
Devoted Health 164
$224
$102 – $468
Humana 1057
$231
$91 – $1,148
Priority Health 61
$238
$28 – $916
UCare 77
$244
$53 – $861
UPMC Health Plan 99
$249
$102 – $824
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1311
$267
$51 – $1,102
MVP Health Care 86
$268
$44 – $912
Oscar Health 218
$277
$113 – $1,057
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 155
$279
$125 – $1,250
UnitedHealthcare 1523
$281
$72 – $1,169
HealthPartners 286
$305
$82 – $1,220
Kaiser Permanente 216
$307
$71 – $1,457
SelectHealth 50
$336
$56 – $1,073
Bright Health 65
$385
$144 – $1,330
Harvard Pilgrim 56
$409
$63 – $1,158
Health Net 332
$437
$85 – $1,996
Security Health Plan 65
$477
$71 – $1,024
Aetna 1405
$478
$99 – $1,484
Cigna 1208
$479
$122 – $1,586
Sanford Health Plan 83
$484
$103 – $1,165
Medica 262
$570
$112 – $1,345
Healthcare Highways 51
$697
$227 – $1,390
AvMed 66
$831
$214 – $2,073
Coventry 153
$904
$143 – $2,102
MultiPlan / PHCS network 886
$946
$238 – $2,291

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$125
Rhode Island$204
Arkansas$274
Tennessee$295
Mississippi$303
New Jersey$392

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXBaltimore, MDHouston, TXDallas, TXNew York, NYSacramento, CABrooklyn, NYFort Worth, TXKansas City, MOLos Angeles, CAOklahoma City, OKBaton Rouge, LABronx, NYCharlotte, NCNashville, TNNew Orleans, LAOmaha, NESaint Louis, MOAlbuquerque, NMBirmingham, ALCincinnati, OHLittle Rock, AR

Prices by state

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About these prices

Based on prices published by 2325 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $772, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $1,284, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $359, a Medicare rate of about $150. Most cash prices fall between $232 and $1,925 — 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 Leg vein ultrasound (Doppler) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2325 US hospitals is $772. Most hospitals fall between $232 and $1,925. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for Leg vein ultrasound (Doppler)?
Medicare pays about $150. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Leg vein ultrasound (Doppler) 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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