Pelvic ultrasound (complete) is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2392 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $566 — about 5.4× the Medicare rate ($105). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($210).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $984 list price could save about $418 (42%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peters Health | Helena, MT | $85 | $85 | ★ 3/5 | 179 min | — |
| Ochsner American Legion Hospital | Jennings, LA | $86 | $152 | ★ 2/5 | 104 min | — |
| Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge, LA | $87 | $118 | ★ 4/5 | 197 min | — |
| Jefferson Health-Northeast | Philadelphia, PA | $88 | $47 | ★ 2/5 | 316 min | — |
| Heritage Valley Beaver | Beaver, PA | $88 | $102 | ★ 3/5 | 185 min | — |
| Heritage Valley Sewickley | Sewickley, PA | $88 | $102 | ★ 4/5 | 135 min | — |
| University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson | Carson City, MI | $88 | $107 | ★ 4/5 | 91 min | — |
| Edward W Sparrow Hospital | Lansing, MI | $88 | $106 | ★ 3/5 | 299 min | — |
| University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton | Saint Johns, MI | $88 | $242 | ★ 4/5 | 182 min | — |
| University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton | Charlotte, MI | $88 | $177 | ★ 1/5 | 168 min | — |
| Sparrow Ionia Hospital | Ionia, MI | $88 | $203 | ★ 2/5 | 158 min | — |
| Coffey County Hospital | Burlington, KS | $89 | — | ★ 4/5 | 87 min | — |
| El Paso Children's Hospital | El Paso, TX | $90 | $181 | — | — | — |
| Maimonides Medical Center | Brooklyn, NY | $90 | — | ★ 2/5 | 208 min | — |
| Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District | Brawley, CA | $90 | $106 | ★ 3/5 | 191 min | — |
| Riverview Regional Medical Center | Gadsden, AL | $93 | $93 | ★ 3/5 | 155 min | — |
| Ochsner St Mary | Morgan City, LA | $94 | $104 | ★ 2/5 | 89 min | — |
| Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent | Shreveport, LA | $94 | $104 | ★ 2/5 | — | — |
| Hereford Regional Medical Center | Hereford, TX | $95 | $30 | — | 93 min | — |
| Saint John Hospital | Leavenworth, KS | $98 | $103 | ★ 3/5 | 126 min | — |
| Providence Medical Center | Kansas City, KS | $98 | $117 | ★ 3/5 | 122 min | — |
| East Liverpool City Hospital | East Liverpool, OH | $98 | $113 | ★ 3/5 | 132 min | — |
| Coshocton Regional Medical Center | Coshocton, OH | $98 | $145 | ★ 4/5 | 149 min | — |
| Natchitoches Regional Medical Center | Natchitoches, LA | $99 | $99 | ★ 4/5 | 158 min | — |
| Hancock County Hospital | Sneedville, TN | $100 | $308 | — | 104 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 Pelvic ultrasound (complete)
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: $566; Medicare pays $105.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid | 370 |
$21 – $274 |
| Univera | 16 |
$28 – $124 |
| Independent Health | 34 |
$34 – $214 |
| Amerigroup | 176 |
$55 – $357 |
| Medicare | 593 |
$32 – $251 |
| Tricare / VA | 433 |
$38 – $545 |
| Molina Healthcare | 583 |
$35 – $394 |
| Devoted Health | 182 |
$98 – $266 |
| Anthem | 606 |
$45 – $615 |
| Highmark | 140 |
$40 – $255 |
| Geisinger | 73 |
$44 – $396 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 112 |
$56 – $440 |
| AmeriHealth | 239 |
$44 – $501 |
| SelectHealth | 48 |
$80 – $569 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 839 |
$58 – $321 |
| MVP Health Care | 90 |
$35 – $739 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1597 |
$59 – $849 |
| Humana | 1104 |
$72 – $792 |
| Bright Health | 44 |
$126 – $1,409 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1330 |
$52 – $805 |
| Priority Health | 60 |
$47 – $723 |
| EmblemHealth | 83 |
$56 – $967 |
| Oscar Health | 174 |
$88 – $487 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 241 |
$85 – $1,017 |
| UCare | 74 |
$55 – $714 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 64 |
$84 – $710 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 148 |
$94 – $907 |
| Aetna | 1478 |
$72 – $1,050 |
| HealthPartners | 285 |
$62 – $919 |
| Cigna | 1237 |
$101 – $1,189 |
| Health Net | 330 |
$83 – $1,716 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 80 |
$100 – $931 |
| Medica | 252 |
$98 – $946 |
| Security Health Plan | 64 |
$85 – $789 |
| Healthcare Highways | 51 |
$144 – $993 |
| Coventry | 170 |
$101 – $1,689 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 927 |
$135 – $2,055 |
| AvMed | 67 |
$183 – $1,614 |
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
| State | Median cash |
|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $185 |
| Rhode Island | $200 |
| Arkansas | $236 |
| Tennessee | $238 |
| New Jersey | $240 |
| Mississippi | $250 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
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.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Gershman, MD | Urology | Los Angeles, CA | 2,100 |
| Kiarash Michel, M.D. | Urology | Los Angeles, CA | 1,397 |
| Richard Shapiro, MD | Urology | Tarzana, CA | 1,349 |
| Eugene Dula, MD | Urology | Tarzana, CA | 1,124 |
| Christopher Ng, M.D. | Urology | Los Angeles, CA | 1,111 |
| Benjamin Tripp, M.D. | Urology | Delray Beach, FL | 1,102 |
| Ben Jacobs, MD | Urology | Brooklyn, NY | 1,033 |
| Elizabeth Kavaler, MD | Urology | New York, NY | 1,025 |
| Daniel Cosgrove, MD | Urology | Encino, CA | 948 |
| Armen Kassabian, M.D. | Urology | Burbank, CA | 869 |
| Andrew Horowitz, M.D. | Urology | Morristown, TN | 798 |
| David Josephson, MD | Urology | Los Angeles, CA | 790 |
Does Medicare cover Pelvic ultrasound (complete)?
Yes — Medicare generally covers Pelvic ultrasound (complete). It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $105. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $21 — 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 2392 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $566, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $984, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $230, a Medicare rate of about $105. Most cash prices fall between $182 and $1,521 — 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
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