Pelvic ultrasound Cost by Hospital

Pelvic ultrasound is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2377 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$462median cash price · 2377 hospitals, 52 statestypically $145–$1,249 depending on the hospital
≈ 5.9× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$790
Cash / self-pay
$462
Insurer-negotiated
$194
Medicare pays
$78
$145$1,249
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 $790 list price could save about $328 (41%).

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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 14.9%
University Medical Center of El Paso El Paso, TX $70 $105 ★ 3/5 242 min 15.4%
Jefferson Health-Northeast Philadelphia, PA $74 $39 ★ 2/5 290 min 15.4%
Heritage Valley Beaver Beaver, PA $75 $102 ★ 3/5 185 min 14.5%
Heritage Valley Sewickley Sewickley, PA $75 $102 ★ 4/5 132 min 15.1%
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital Saint Louis Park, MN $78 $108 ★ 3/5 252 min 15.4%
Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital Tulsa, OK $78 $128 — 208 min 15.3%
Unity Health-Jacksonville Jacksonville, AR $78 — — 130 min 15.2%
Unity Health-Newport Newport, AR $78 — — 104 min 15.4%
Coffey County Hospital Burlington, KS $78 — ★ 4/5 89 min 14.7%
North Canyon Medical Center Gooding, ID $81 $198 — 111 min 14.9%
Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Inc Gassaway, WV $81 — — 102 min 15.0%
CHI St Alexius Health Williston Williston, ND $82 $102 ★ 3/5 157 min 15.6%
Ochsner St Mary Morgan City, LA $83 $104 ★ 2/5 81 min 15.4%
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent Shreveport, LA $83 $104 ★ 2/5 — —
Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA $83 $118 ★ 4/5 179 min 14.6%
Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown, NY $84 $38 ★ 2/5 199 min 15.6%
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Harker Heights, TX $84 $397 ★ 4/5 174 min 16.3%
Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner Kenner, LA $85 $98 ★ 4/5 149 min 15.3%
King's Daughters Medical Center-Brookhaven Brookhaven, MS $86 $130 ★ 3/5 136 min 15.3%
Ochsner American Legion Hospital Jennings, LA $86 $129 ★ 2/5 104 min 15.3%
University Health System, Inc Knoxville, TN $88 $246 ★ 4/5 245 min 14.9%
East Tennessee Childrens Hospital Knoxville, TN $88 $246 — — —
Bayamon Medical Center Bayamon, PR $90 $74 — 285 min 15.8%
Maimonides Medical Center Brooklyn, NY $90 — ★ 2/5 206 min 17.2%

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 August 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 366
$54
$19 – $214
Independent Health 37
$64
$24 – $210
Highmark 134
$95
$29 – $232
Amerigroup 175
$96
$45 – $221
Anthem 595
$100
$32 – $492
Medicare 592
$101
$24 – $201
Tricare / VA 433
$102
$27 – $406
Molina Healthcare 586
$103
$27 – $319
Geisinger 71
$105
$31 – $394
Devoted Health 178
$107
$95 – $238
Priority Health 62
$108
$34 – $629
AmeriHealth 238
$109
$31 – $341
Centene / Ambetter 824
$114
$35 – $368
MVP Health Care 88
$117
$31 – $612
UPMC Health Plan 108
$123
$45 – $440
UnitedHealthcare 1574
$125
$40 – $705
SelectHealth 49
$126
$45 – $484
UCare 78
$126
$37 – $569
Humana 1101
$129
$46 – $580
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1331
$134
$37 – $673
EmblemHealth 68
$144
$47 – $393
Harvard Pilgrim 64
$161
$61 – $650
Oscar Health 162
$166
$55 – $356
Bright Health 45
$168
$126 – $915
Kaiser Permanente 244
$182
$60 – $780
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 149
$191
$86 – $738
Aetna 1455
$195
$48 – $850
Cigna 1216
$233
$71 – $975
HealthPartners 290
$242
$44 – $816
Health Net 329
$265
$67 – $1,225
Sanford Health Plan 79
$334
$58 – $764
Security Health Plan 66
$354
$54 – $694
Medica 256
$354
$73 – $790
Coventry 168
$422
$80 – $1,174
Healthcare Highways 51
$450
$131 – $922
MultiPlan / PHCS network 916
$556
$119 – $1,523
AvMed 66
$686
$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
Puerto Rico$65
New Jersey$177
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 2377 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $462, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $790, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $194, a Medicare rate of about $78. Most cash prices fall between $145 and $1,249 — 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 2377 US hospitals is $462. Most hospitals fall between $145 and $1,249. 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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