Abdominal ultrasound Cost by Hospital

Abdominal ultrasound is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2388 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$574median cash price · 2388 hospitals, 52 statestypically $179–$1,596 depending on the hospital
≈ 5.7× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$966
Cash / self-pay
$574
Insurer-negotiated
$230
Medicare pays
$100
$179$1,596
Median cash $574  ·  Medicare $100  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $574 — about 5.7× the Medicare rate ($100). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($200).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $966 list price could save about $392 (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
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson Carson City, MI $87 $107 ★ 4/5 91 min —
Edward W Sparrow Hospital Lansing, MI $87 $106 ★ 3/5 299 min —
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton Saint Johns, MI $87 $184 ★ 4/5 182 min —
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton Charlotte, MI $87 $144 ★ 1/5 168 min —
Sparrow Ionia Hospital Ionia, MI $87 $184 ★ 2/5 158 min —
Ochsner American Legion Hospital Jennings, LA $87 $124 ★ 2/5 104 min —
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston Galveston, TX $87 $105 ★ 3/5 190 min —
McLaren Caro Region Caro, MI $91 $34 — 72 min —
Sunnyview Hospital and Rehabilitation Center Schenectady, NY $92 $83 — — —
Maimonides Medical Center Brooklyn, NY $93 — ★ 2/5 208 min —
Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown, NY $93 $52 ★ 2/5 199 min —
Riverview Regional Medical Center Gadsden, AL $93 $93 ★ 3/5 155 min —
Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District Brawley, CA $93 $128 ★ 3/5 191 min —
Heritage Valley Beaver Beaver, PA $94 $102 ★ 3/5 185 min —
Heritage Valley Sewickley Sewickley, PA $94 $102 ★ 4/5 135 min —
Nazareth Hospital Philadelphia, PA $97 $38 ★ 2/5 222 min —
Hancock County Hospital Sneedville, TN $97 $293 — 104 min —
Dickenson Community Hospital Clintwood, VA $97 $152 — 109 min —
Lee County Community Hospital Pennington Gap, VA $97 $173 — 109 min —
Saint John Hospital Leavenworth, KS $98 $100 ★ 3/5 126 min —
Providence Medical Center Kansas City, KS $98 $108 ★ 3/5 122 min —
East Liverpool City Hospital East Liverpool, OH $98 $105 ★ 3/5 132 min —
Coshocton Regional Medical Center Coshocton, OH $98 $134 ★ 4/5 149 min —
Johnson Memorial Hospital Franklin, IN $99 $110 ★ 5/5 139 min —
Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center Bristol, TN $99 $141 ★ 2/5 196 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 Abdominal 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: $574; Medicare pays $100.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 16
$70
$31 – $114
Medicaid 367
$73
$25 – $250
Independent Health 40
$88
$29 – $214
Medicare 611
$101
$29 – $263
Highmark 134
$104
$47 – $285
Amerigroup 175
$105
$60 – $282
Tricare / VA 432
$105
$39 – $631
Molina Healthcare 584
$107
$46 – $392
Devoted Health 178
$108
$86 – $313
Geisinger 72
$109
$50 – $544
Anthem 599
$114
$49 – $621
Centene / Ambetter 827
$118
$56 – $341
AmeriHealth 237
$124
$44 – $490
UCare 80
$127
$47 – $642
Priority Health 62
$130
$42 – $674
UPMC Health Plan 109
$130
$61 – $710
SelectHealth 49
$135
$70 – $664
MVP Health Care 88
$140
$37 – $738
Humana 1115
$141
$72 – $776
UnitedHealthcare 1589
$150
$60 – $872
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1340
$158
$56 – $790
EmblemHealth 68
$170
$52 – $536
Oscar Health 161
$171
$72 – $456
Harvard Pilgrim 64
$178
$72 – $710
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 154
$179
$84 – $940
Bright Health 46
$182
$107 – $1,233
Kaiser Permanente 246
$204
$81 – $941
HealthPartners 295
$255
$56 – $993
Health Net 330
$267
$79 – $1,859
Aetna 1472
$274
$74 – $1,061
Cigna 1220
$317
$101 – $1,233
Sanford Health Plan 81
$355
$81 – $895
Medica 261
$393
$100 – $996
Security Health Plan 67
$405
$74 – $763
Coventry 162
$504
$91 – $1,604
Healthcare Highways 51
$539
$213 – $1,043
MultiPlan / PHCS network 916
$732
$147 – $1,872
AvMed 66
$813
$183 – $1,634

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$76
Mississippi$188
Tennessee$198
New Jersey$211
Arkansas$220
Rhode Island$230

Prices by city

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

Prices by state

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Does Medicare cover Abdominal ultrasound?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Abdominal ultrasound. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $100. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $20 — 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 2388 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $574, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $966, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $230, a Medicare rate of about $100. Most cash prices fall between $179 and $1,596 — 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 Abdominal ultrasound cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2388 US hospitals is $574. Most hospitals fall between $179 and $1,596. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Abdominal ultrasound?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $100). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Abdominal ultrasound?
Medicare pays about $100. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Abdominal 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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