Nuchal translucency ultrasound Cost by Hospital

Nuchal translucency ultrasound is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 1479 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$331median cash price · 1479 hospitals, 52 statestypically $108–$890 depending on the hospital
≈ 2.9× Medicare · On the higher sideFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$566
Cash / self-pay
$331
Insurer-negotiated
$147
Medicare pays
$116
$108$890
Median cash $331  ·  Medicare $116  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $331 — about 2.9× the Medicare rate ($116). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($231).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $566 list price could save about $235 (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
O'connor Hospital Delhi, NY $50 $68 — 95 min —
Little Falls Hospital Little Falls, NY $50 $56 ★ 2/5 109 min —
Cobleskill Regional Hospital Cobleskill, NY $50 $64 ★ 4/5 111 min —
Jackson General Hospital Ripley, WV $57 — ★ 3/5 127 min —
Summersville Regional Medical Center Summersville, WV $57 — ★ 2/5 136 min —
University of Kansas Hospital Kansas City, KS $57 $200 ★ 5/5 307 min —
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton Saint Johns, MI $58 $88 ★ 4/5 182 min —
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton Charlotte, MI $58 $88 ★ 1/5 168 min —
Sparrow Ionia Hospital Ionia, MI $58 $88 ★ 2/5 158 min —
Red Bud Regional Hospital Red Bud, IL $61 $129 ★ 4/5 122 min —
University Medical Center Las Vegas, NV $62 $80 ★ 2/5 238 min —
New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans, LA $62 $192 — 140 min —
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital Lebanon, NH $63 $90 ★ 4/5 118 min —
Potomac Valley Hospital Keyser, WV $63 — ★ 1/5 119 min —
Jefferson Medical Center Ranson, WV $63 — ★ 1/5 173 min —
Unity Health-Jacksonville Jacksonville, AR $65 — — 130 min —
Unity Health-Newport Newport, AR $65 — — 103 min —
University Health Lakewood Medical Center Kansas City, MO $66 $110 ★ 4/5 150 min —
Eisenhower Medical Center Rancho Mirage, CA $67 $134 ★ 4/5 259 min —
Harrison Community Hospital Cadiz, OH $69 — — 82 min —
Barnesville Hospital Association, Inc Barnesville, OH $69 $4,513 — 115 min —
Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill Kansas City, MO $69 $100 ★ 3/5 224 min —
Jefferson Health-Northeast Philadelphia, PA $71 $94 ★ 2/5 316 min —
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital Nacogdoches, TX $71 $155 ★ 2/5 174 min —
Deaconess Henderson Hospital Henderson, KY $72 $100 ★ 2/5 127 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 Nuchal translucency 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: $331; Medicare pays $116.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 200
$59
$35 – $139
Univera 16
$70
$47 – $138
Independent Health 22
$80
$59 – $214
Tricare / VA 221
$102
$53 – $187
Medicare 321
$103
$54 – $126
SelectHealth 33
$103
$87 – $310
Priority Health 37
$104
$54 – $430
Devoted Health 140
$107
$97 – $305
Amerigroup 142
$107
$60 – $141
AmeriHealth 155
$107
$45 – $283
Molina Healthcare 383
$109
$45 – $313
Centene / Ambetter 491
$110
$52 – $222
Highmark 88
$111
$58 – $206
UnitedHealthcare 946
$113
$54 – $412
HealthPartners 130
$113
$56 – $369
UCare 45
$115
$57 – $314
Anthem 350
$123
$56 – $419
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 80
$123
$89 – $401
Humana 652
$125
$60 – $308
Blue Cross Blue Shield 764
$129
$60 – $484
Geisinger 49
$147
$61 – $394
MVP Health Care 55
$148
$54 – $429
Bright Health 16
$151
$139 – $520
Healthcare Highways 20
$153
$107 – $702
Aetna 875
$153
$66 – $568
EmblemHealth 58
$157
$39 – $253
Kaiser Permanente 177
$162
$76 – $521
UPMC Health Plan 71
$166
$95 – $440
Coventry 78
$170
$101 – $630
Oscar Health 115
$175
$105 – $265
Harvard Pilgrim 37
$178
$72 – $543
Cigna 722
$181
$93 – $596
Health Net 175
$195
$79 – $967
Sanford Health Plan 37
$204
$85 – $507
Medica 94
$222
$87 – $499
AvMed 32
$228
$81 – $571
Security Health Plan 32
$278
$57 – $725
MultiPlan / PHCS network 476
$401
$118 – $979

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
Mississippi$100
Arkansas$103
Georgia$108
Puerto Rico$112
Tennessee$126
Louisiana$137

Prices by city

Chicago, ILAustin, TXNew York, NYPhiladelphia, PABaltimore, MDBrooklyn, NYCharlotte, NCCincinnati, OHCleveland, OHDallas, TXFort Worth, TXHouston, TXNashville, TNSacramento, CABronx, NYKansas City, MOLos Angeles, CAMilwaukee, WIRochester, NYSan Diego, CAArlington, TXAurora, COColorado Springs, COColumbus, OH

Prices by state

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Does Medicare cover Nuchal translucency ultrasound?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Nuchal translucency ultrasound. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $116. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $23 — 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 1479 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $331, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $566, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $147, a Medicare rate of about $116. Most cash prices fall between $108 and $890 — 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 Nuchal translucency ultrasound cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1479 US hospitals is $331. Most hospitals fall between $108 and $890. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Nuchal translucency ultrasound?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $116). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Nuchal translucency ultrasound?
Medicare pays about $116. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Nuchal translucency 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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