Pelvic ultrasound Cost by Hospital

Pelvic ultrasound is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2399 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$462median cash price · 2399 hospitals, 52 statestypically $144–$1,267 depending on the hospital
≈ 5.9× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$797
Cash / self-pay
$462
Insurer-negotiated
$186
Medicare pays
$78
$144$1,267
Median cash $462  ·  Medicare $78  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $462 — about 5.9× the Medicare rate ($78). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($156).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $797 list price could save about $335 (42%).

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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
Parkwest Medical Center Knoxville, TN $70 $102 ★ 3/5 259 min —
University Medical Center of El Paso El Paso, TX $70 $105 ★ 3/5 240 min —
Jefferson Health-Northeast Philadelphia, PA $74 $39 ★ 2/5 316 min —
Heritage Valley Beaver Beaver, PA $75 $102 ★ 3/5 185 min —
Heritage Valley Sewickley Sewickley, PA $75 $102 ★ 4/5 135 min —
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital Saint Louis Park, MN $78 $108 ★ 3/5 257 min —
Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital Tulsa, OK $78 $128 — 191 min —
Unity Health-Jacksonville Jacksonville, AR $78 — — 130 min —
Unity Health-Newport Newport, AR $78 — — 103 min —
Coffey County Hospital Burlington, KS $78 — ★ 4/5 87 min —
North Canyon Medical Center Gooding, ID $81 $198 — 116 min —
Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Inc Gassaway, WV $81 — — 102 min —
CHI St Alexius Health Williston Williston, ND $82 $102 ★ 3/5 156 min —
Ochsner St Mary Morgan City, LA $83 $104 ★ 2/5 89 min —
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent Shreveport, LA $83 $104 ★ 2/5 — —
Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA $83 $118 ★ 4/5 197 min —
Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown, NY $84 $38 ★ 2/5 199 min —
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Harker Heights, TX $84 $397 ★ 4/5 174 min —
Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner Kenner, LA $85 $98 ★ 4/5 147 min —
King's Daughters Medical Center-Brookhaven Brookhaven, MS $86 $130 ★ 3/5 140 min —
Ochsner American Legion Hospital Jennings, LA $86 $129 ★ 2/5 104 min —
University Health System, Inc Knoxville, TN $88 $246 ★ 4/5 249 min —
East Tennessee Childrens Hospital Knoxville, TN $88 $246 — — —
Bayamon Medical Center Bayamon, PR $90 $74 — 279 min —
Maimonides Medical Center Brooklyn, NY $90 — ★ 2/5 208 min —

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 October 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 Pelvic ultrasound

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: $462; Medicare pays $78.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 16
$41
$21 – $106
Medicaid 372
$55
$19 – $214
Independent Health 37
$64
$24 – $210
Highmark 140
$94
$28 – $232
Amerigroup 176
$96
$35 – $221
Medicare 598
$101
$24 – $201
Anthem 612
$101
$33 – $509
Tricare / VA 438
$103
$27 – $400
Molina Healthcare 590
$103
$28 – $319
Geisinger 74
$105
$30 – $394
Devoted Health 182
$107
$95 – $235
AmeriHealth 242
$107
$31 – $341
Priority Health 61
$108
$34 – $633
Centene / Ambetter 843
$115
$35 – $368
MVP Health Care 90
$117
$31 – $598
UPMC Health Plan 113
$118
$40 – $440
UnitedHealthcare 1605
$125
$40 – $715
SelectHealth 49
$126
$45 – $484
UCare 79
$126
$37 – $565
Humana 1115
$129
$45 – $578
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1340
$134
$37 – $669
EmblemHealth 83
$147
$48 – $699
Harvard Pilgrim 64
$161
$60 – $651
Oscar Health 176
$166
$55 – $350
Bright Health 45
$168
$126 – $915
Kaiser Permanente 246
$182
$60 – $780
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 150
$191
$86 – $738
Aetna 1483
$193
$48 – $857
Cigna 1243
$232
$69 – $974
HealthPartners 293
$242
$43 – $814
Health Net 330
$261
$67 – $1,225
Sanford Health Plan 81
$334
$57 – $767
Security Health Plan 66
$354
$54 – $694
Medica 258
$354
$73 – $793
Coventry 172
$406
$78 – $1,167
Healthcare Highways 51
$450
$131 – $922
MultiPlan / PHCS network 931
$556
$118 – $1,536
AvMed 68
$690
$120 – $1,380

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
New Jersey$168
Puerto Rico$185
Arkansas$193
Mississippi$197
Tennessee$197
Rhode Island$202

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXBaltimore, MDDallas, TXHouston, TXCincinnati, OHNew York, NYSacramento, CABrooklyn, NYFort Worth, TXLos Angeles, CABronx, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHKansas City, MONashville, TNOklahoma City, OKSaint Louis, MOAlbuquerque, NMBaton Rouge, LABirmingham, ALEl Paso, TXLittle Rock, AR

Prices by state

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Does Medicare cover Pelvic ultrasound?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Pelvic ultrasound. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $78. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $16 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 2399 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $462, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $797, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $186, a Medicare rate of about $78. Most cash prices fall between $144 and $1,267 — 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 Pelvic ultrasound cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2399 US hospitals is $462. Most hospitals fall between $144 and $1,267. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Pelvic ultrasound?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $78). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Pelvic ultrasound?
Medicare pays about $78. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Pelvic ultrasound 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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