Kidney ultrasound (limited) Cost by Hospital

Kidney ultrasound (limited) is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2272 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$444median cash price · 2272 hospitals, 52 statestypically $138–$1,265 depending on the hospital
≈ 7.3× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$759
Cash / self-pay
$444
Insurer-negotiated
$176
Medicare pays
$61
$138$1,265
Median cash $444  ·  Medicare $61  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $444 — about 7.3× the Medicare rate ($61). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($122).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $759 list price could save about $315 (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 $67 $100 ★ 3/5 259 min 14.9%
Carroll County Memorial Hospital Carrollton, MO $68 — — 104 min 14.9%
Mercy Medical Ctr Springfield, MA $68 $46 ★ 2/5 278 min 15.7%
Cumberland Medical Center Crossville, TN $69 $109 ★ 4/5 201 min 15.1%
Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association Morristown, TN $69 $102 ★ 2/5 199 min 15.7%
Roane Medical Center Harriman, TN $69 $102 ★ 4/5 174 min 15.5%
Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge Oak Ridge, TN $69 $102 ★ 4/5 184 min 15.0%
Leconte Medical Center Sevierville, TN $69 $109 ★ 5/5 195 min 14.4%
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Knoxville, TN $69 $102 ★ 3/5 242 min 15.1%
Saint Agnes Medical Center Fresno, CA $69 $24 ★ 2/5 244 min 15.9%
Canton-Potsdam Hospital Potsdam, NY $70 $43 ★ 2/5 137 min 15.6%
Prosser Memorial Hospital Prosser, WA $70 $41 ★ 3/5 126 min 15.2%
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Mishawaka, IN $71 $55 ★ 2/5 188 min 14.9%
St Joseph Health System, Llc Fort Wayne, IN $71 $55 ★ 4/5 131 min 14.8%
St Peters Health Helena, MT $71 $71 ★ 3/5 178 min 14.3%
Sunnyview Hospital and Rehabilitation Center Schenectady, NY $71 $71 — — 13.1%
Fort Loudoun Medical Center Lenoir City, TN $71 $102 ★ 4/5 170 min 14.6%
McLaren Thumb Region Bad Axe, MI $71 $34 ★ 5/5 118 min 14.2%
Reeves Memorial Medical Center Bernice, LA $72 $165 — 121 min 14.9%
Hills & Dales General Hospital Cass City, MI $74 $291 ★ 4/5 94 min 14.7%
University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics Chicago, IL $77 $64 ★ 4/5 319 min 15.9%
Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital Tulsa, OK $78 $78 — 208 min 15.3%
Banner Goldfield Medical Center Apache Junction, AZ $78 $113 ★ 5/5 150 min 15.3%
Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA $78 $108 ★ 4/5 179 min 14.6%
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston Galveston, TX $78 $74 ★ 3/5 191 min 16.0%

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 Kidney 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: $444; Medicare pays $61.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 16
$37
$23 – $69
Medicaid 338
$60
$22 – $199
Independent Health 37
$62
$29 – $210
Amerigroup 169
$65
$40 – $227
Medicare 557
$71
$27 – $161
Highmark 131
$74
$32 – $228
Priority Health 61
$96
$31 – $525
Anthem 577
$97
$37 – $466
Molina Healthcare 573
$100
$27 – $315
Tricare / VA 416
$100
$26 – $421
Geisinger 70
$105
$39 – $396
SelectHealth 49
$107
$53 – $534
Devoted Health 177
$107
$61 – $262
Centene / Ambetter 773
$112
$32 – $354
Harvard Pilgrim 56
$115
$52 – $658
MVP Health Care 86
$117
$32 – $546
UPMC Health Plan 108
$117
$57 – $440
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1251
$118
$35 – $596
Humana 1045
$120
$51 – $554
AmeriHealth 234
$120
$39 – $322
UnitedHealthcare 1511
$129
$40 – $665
EmblemHealth 66
$135
$61 – $317
Oscar Health 159
$143
$51 – $358
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 147
$147
$66 – $773
UCare 76
$161
$35 – $508
Kaiser Permanente 240
$175
$60 – $717
Bright Health 45
$182
$75 – $937
Aetna 1406
$189
$48 – $782
Cigna 1156
$213
$62 – $894
Health Net 316
$231
$60 – $1,316
HealthPartners 282
$244
$50 – $706
Sanford Health Plan 77
$308
$60 – $719
Security Health Plan 63
$328
$60 – $550
Medica 248
$380
$74 – $720
Coventry 154
$400
$57 – $943
Healthcare Highways 47
$456
$129 – $824
MultiPlan / PHCS network 883
$592
$112 – $1,491
AvMed 65
$667
$120 – $1,300

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
Arkansas$142
Rhode Island$170
Tennessee$174
New Jersey$189
Mississippi$198
Arizona$225

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXBaltimore, MDDallas, TXCincinnati, OHNew York, NYSacramento, CABrooklyn, NYFort Worth, TXHouston, TXKansas City, MOLos Angeles, CABronx, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHNashville, TNOklahoma City, OKSaint Louis, MOAlbuquerque, NMBirmingham, ALLittle Rock, ARMiami, FLMilwaukee, WI

Prices by state

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Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Matthew Bui, M.D.UrologyLos Angeles, CA1,775
Dino Deconcini, MDUrologySanta Monica, CA1,375
Dudley Danoff, MDUrologyLos Angeles, CA1,355
Leslie Kaplan, MDUrologySanta Monica, CA1,285
Christopher Ng, M.D.UrologyLos Angeles, CA1,007
Elizabeth Kavaler, MDUrologyNew York, NY958
York Moy, M.D.UrologyMiddlebury, CT958
James Bleiler, MDUrologyFalmouth, MA928
Jeffrey Marks, MDUrologyPlantation, FL916
Vijay Goli, M.D.UrologyLas Vegas, NV821
Richard Shapiro, MDUrologyTarzana, CA810
Babak Bamshad, M.D.UrologyLos Angeles, CA768

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Does Medicare cover Kidney ultrasound (limited)?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Kidney ultrasound (limited). It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $61. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $12 — 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 2272 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $444, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $759, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $176, a Medicare rate of about $61. Most cash prices fall between $138 and $1,265 — 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 Kidney ultrasound (limited) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2272 US hospitals is $444. Most hospitals fall between $138 and $1,265. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Kidney ultrasound (limited)?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $61). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Kidney ultrasound (limited)?
Medicare pays about $61. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Kidney 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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