Soft tissue ultrasound Cost by Hospital

Soft tissue ultrasound is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2280 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$343median cash price · 2280 hospitals, 52 statestypically $109–$828 depending on the hospital
≈ 5.3× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$583
Cash / self-pay
$343
Insurer-negotiated
$150
Medicare pays
$64
$109$828
Median cash $343  ·  Medicare $64  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $343 — about 5.3× the Medicare rate ($64). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($128).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $583 list price could save about $240 (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
Greater Baltimore Medical Center Baltimore, MD $51 $53 ★ 5/5 231 min 13.5%
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Shreveport, LA $52 $100 ★ 2/5 247 min 15.8%
Holy Cross Hospital a Div of Taos Health Systems Taos, NM $53 — ★ 1/5 98 min 14.7%
St Gabriels Hospital Little Falls, MN $53 $58 ★ 4/5 139 min 14.7%
Western Maryland Regional Medical Center Cumberland, MD $53 $89 ★ 4/5 239 min 13.6%
Bayamon Medical Center Bayamon, PR $55 $40 — 285 min 15.8%
Riverview Health Noblesville, IN $55 — ★ 4/5 110 min 14.4%
Ochsner St Mary Morgan City, LA $55 $97 ★ 2/5 81 min 15.4%
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent Shreveport, LA $55 $97 ★ 2/5 — —
Allen Hospital Waterloo, IA $56 $66 ★ 3/5 159 min 15.6%
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital Nacogdoches, TX $58 $107 ★ 2/5 178 min 15.4%
Frederick Health Hospital Frederick, MD $58 — ★ 3/5 230 min 14.1%
Banner Goldfield Medical Center Apache Junction, AZ $60 $113 ★ 5/5 150 min 15.3%
Arbuckle Memorial Hospital Sulphur, OK $60 $111 ★ 4/5 118 min 14.0%
Minnie Hamilton Health System Grantsville, WV $60 $47 — 76 min —
Wyandot Memorial Hospital Upper Sandusky, OH $61 $111 ★ 5/5 132 min 14.8%
Deaconess Henderson Hospital Henderson, KY $61 $57 ★ 2/5 127 min 15.1%
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Harker Heights, TX $61 $358 ★ 4/5 174 min 16.3%
Doctor's Center De San Juan Santurce, PR $63 $44 — — 15.5%
Doctors' Center Bayamon Bayamon, PR $63 $46 — — 16.6%
Doctors' Center Hospital, Inc Manati, PR $63 $46 ★ 1/5 — 16.3%
Doctors Center Hospital Carolina Llc Carolina, PR $63 $44 — 315 min 15.8%
Medstar Saint Mary's Hospital Leonardtown, MD $63 $65 ★ 4/5 254 min 13.3%
Potomac Valley Hospital Keyser, WV $64 — ★ 1/5 118 min 15.5%
Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center Silver Spring, MD $64 $65 ★ 3/5 309 min 14.9%

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 Soft tissue 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: $343; Medicare pays $64.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 16
$35
$12 – $64
Medicaid 350
$47
$16 – $167
Independent Health 39
$66
$19 – $210
Amerigroup 159
$76
$30 – $161
MVP Health Care 87
$78
$21 – $371
Molina Healthcare 560
$85
$23 – $256
Anthem 563
$85
$20 – $418
Highmark 130
$91
$31 – $228
Medicare 573
$99
$31 – $166
Tricare / VA 419
$103
$34 – $505
Priority Health 61
$104
$47 – $533
Geisinger 68
$105
$23 – $394
Humana 1030
$106
$24 – $496
SelectHealth 49
$106
$53 – $525
UCare 79
$109
$46 – $352
Centene / Ambetter 785
$110
$30 – $341
Devoted Health 177
$114
$77 – $216
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1253
$114
$30 – $500
AmeriHealth 228
$117
$24 – $249
UnitedHealthcare 1508
$125
$30 – $564
Oscar Health 159
$136
$55 – $265
Kaiser Permanente 222
$148
$50 – $545
UPMC Health Plan 108
$150
$60 – $393
Aetna 1393
$152
$38 – $597
EmblemHealth 68
$167
$12 – $305
Harvard Pilgrim 55
$178
$61 – $582
Bright Health 41
$182
$116 – $818
HealthPartners 278
$202
$44 – $677
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 150
$210
$19 – $871
Health Net 293
$233
$49 – $851
Cigna 1140
$234
$58 – $701
Sanford Health Plan 80
$276
$63 – $557
Security Health Plan 66
$284
$68 – $709
AvMed 65
$304
$120 – $666
Medica 253
$351
$72 – $678
Healthcare Highways 46
$352
$161 – $798
Coventry 153
$369
$59 – $997
MultiPlan / PHCS network 849
$451
$122 – $1,102

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$63
Maryland$92
Mississippi$122
New Jersey$142
Arizona$144
Maine$151

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PABaltimore, MDAustin, TXDallas, TXHouston, TXCincinnati, OHNew York, NYBrooklyn, NYKansas City, MOBronx, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHLos Angeles, CANashville, TNOklahoma City, OKSacramento, CASaint Louis, MOBirmingham, ALFort Worth, TXLittle Rock, ARMiami, FLMilwaukee, WINew Orleans, LA

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
Salar Deldar, M.D.Pain ManagementMonterey, CA2,157
Ryan Jessee, MDRheumatologyGreensboro, NC2,067
Marc Hirsh, M.D.RheumatologyDelray Beach, FL1,711
Steven Waltrip, M.D.,Orthopedic SurgeryBeverly Hills, CA1,616
Derek Hindman, DPMPodiatrySpringdale, OH1,170
Edmond Balakhane, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyNew Rochelle, NY1,124
Ehsan Esmaeili, M.D.Hand SurgeryBoca Raton, FL1,106
Constantine Barbounis, DPMPodiatryFt Myers, FL940
Gloria HwangPhysical Medicine and RehabilitationTeaneck, NJ877
Scott Adams, DPMPodiatryArroyo Grande, CA841
Jenine Rahman, NP, APRNNurse PractitionerSherman Oaks, CA797
A. Silvia Ross, M.D.RheumatologyRaleigh, NC770

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Does Medicare cover Soft tissue ultrasound?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Soft tissue ultrasound. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $64. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $13 — 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 2280 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $343, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $583, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $150, a Medicare rate of about $64. Most cash prices fall between $109 and $828 — 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 Soft tissue ultrasound cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2280 US hospitals is $343. Most hospitals fall between $109 and $828. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Soft tissue ultrasound?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $64). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Soft tissue ultrasound?
Medicare pays about $64. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Soft tissue 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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