Pregnancy ultrasound Cost by Hospital

Pregnancy ultrasound is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2249 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$518median cash price · 2249 hospitals, 52 statestypically $157–$1,302 depending on the hospital
≈ 4.1× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$880
Cash / self-pay
$518
Insurer-negotiated
$215
Medicare pays
$126
$157$1,302
Median cash $518  ·  Medicare $126  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $518 — about 4.1× the Medicare rate ($126). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($253).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $880 list price could save about $362 (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
Conway Regional Medical Center, Inc Conway, AR $78 $108 ★ 2/5 176 min 16.1%
McLaren Thumb Region Bad Axe, MI $81 $56 ★ 5/5 118 min 14.2%
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Harker Heights, TX $87 $397 ★ 4/5 174 min 16.3%
Banner Heart Hospital Mesa, AZ $88 $139 ★ 2/5 — 14.4%
Hospital Comunitario Buen Samaritano Inc Aguadilla, PR $88 $40 — — 15.7%
St Croix Regional Medical Center Saint Croix Falls, WI $89 $66 ★ 3/5 139 min 14.5%
University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus Great Bend, KS $90 $202 ★ 4/5 107 min 14.5%
Doctors' Center Bayamon Bayamon, PR $91 $75 — — 16.6%
Doctors' Center Hospital, Inc Manati, PR $91 $75 ★ 1/5 — 16.3%
Doctors Center Hospital Carolina Llc Carolina, PR $91 $75 — 315 min 15.8%
Banner Boswell Medical Center Sun City, AZ $93 $154 ★ 3/5 227 min 14.3%
Riverview Regional Medical Center Gadsden, AL $93 $93 ★ 3/5 160 min 15.7%
St Luke Community Hospital Ronan, MT $94 $146 — 110 min 15.1%
Coffey County Hospital Burlington, KS $94 — ★ 4/5 89 min 14.7%
Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs Heber Springs, AR $95 $121 ★ 3/5 115 min 15.2%
Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia Arkadelphia, AR $95 $121 — 95 min 15.2%
Baptist Health-Van Buren Van Buren, AR $97 $108 — 70 min —
Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock North Little Rock, AR $97 $105 ★ 1/5 213 min 15.8%
Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County Monticello, AR $97 $109 ★ 2/5 126 min 18.1%
Baptist Health-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR $97 $108 ★ 2/5 114 min 15.2%
Baptist Health Medical Center-Stuttgart Stuttgart, AR $97 $111 ★ 3/5 101 min 15.0%
Baptist Health Medical Center-Hot Springs County Malvern, AR $97 $106 — 100 min 15.0%
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock Little Rock, AR $97 $105 ★ 3/5 146 min 16.1%
Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway Conway, AR $97 $105 ★ 2/5 148 min 15.6%
Ochsner American Legion Hospital Jennings, LA $97 $172 ★ 2/5 104 min 15.3%

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 Pregnancy 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: $518; Medicare pays $126.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 16
$83
$40 – $139
Medicaid 358
$85
$31 – $216
Amerigroup 171
$107
$61 – $255
Medicare 558
$108
$46 – $191
Devoted Health 165
$109
$97 – $477
Tricare / VA 408
$110
$46 – $398
Molina Healthcare 552
$112
$47 – $344
Highmark 127
$116
$56 – $228
Geisinger 68
$121
$61 – $602
Independent Health 34
$122
$49 – $226
AmeriHealth 218
$124
$48 – $376
Centene / Ambetter 793
$124
$48 – $476
Anthem 553
$131
$60 – $609
UPMC Health Plan 94
$138
$76 – $634
UnitedHealthcare 1477
$144
$65 – $769
Humana 1032
$148
$75 – $735
MVP Health Care 85
$149
$51 – $632
SelectHealth 48
$153
$102 – $570
Oscar Health 146
$158
$89 – $361
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1264
$163
$64 – $714
EmblemHealth 65
$170
$56 – $380
Priority Health 59
$175
$55 – $664
UCare 70
$179
$72 – $747
Kaiser Permanente 241
$182
$87 – $941
Bright Health 44
$182
$126 – $866
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 146
$211
$95 – $871
Harvard Pilgrim 58
$228
$101 – $747
HealthPartners 257
$243
$71 – $804
Aetna 1384
$258
$84 – $962
Cigna 1146
$274
$105 – $986
Health Net 319
$314
$87 – $1,745
Medica 230
$389
$104 – $887
Sanford Health Plan 77
$391
$101 – $805
Security Health Plan 60
$411
$100 – $714
AvMed 62
$445
$160 – $1,215
Coventry 154
$527
$107 – $1,345
Healthcare Highways 48
$583
$167 – $990
MultiPlan / PHCS network 865
$700
$152 – $1,857

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$91
Arkansas$150
New Jersey$174
Mississippi$206
Tennessee$216
Arizona$272

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXDallas, TXBaltimore, MDHouston, TXCincinnati, OHNew York, NYBrooklyn, NYFort Worth, TXKansas City, MOSacramento, CABronx, NYCharlotte, NCLos Angeles, CANashville, TNEl Paso, TXLittle Rock, ARMiami, FLMilwaukee, WIRochester, NYSan Diego, CASan Francisco, CAAlbuquerque, NM

Prices by state

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About these prices

Based on prices published by 2249 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $518, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $880, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $215, a Medicare rate of about $126. Most cash prices fall between $157 and $1,302 — 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 Pregnancy ultrasound cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2249 US hospitals is $518. Most hospitals fall between $157 and $1,302. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for Pregnancy ultrasound?
Medicare pays about $126. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Pregnancy 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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