Soft tissue ultrasound Cost by Hospital

Soft tissue ultrasound is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2301 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$340median cash price · 2301 hospitals, 52 statestypically $110–$832 depending on the hospital
≈ 5.3× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$583
Cash / self-pay
$340
Insurer-negotiated
$149
Medicare pays
$64
$110$832
Median cash $340  ·  Medicare $64  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $340 — 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 $243 (42%).

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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
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital Saint Louis Park, MN $51 $108 ★ 3/5 257 min —
Tucson Medical Center Tucson, AZ $51 $110 ★ 2/5 202 min —
Greater Baltimore Medical Center Baltimore, MD $51 $53 ★ 5/5 228 min —
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Shreveport, LA $52 $100 ★ 2/5 247 min —
Holy Cross Hospital a Div of Taos Health Systems Taos, NM $53 — ★ 1/5 92 min —
St Gabriels Hospital Little Falls, MN $53 $58 ★ 4/5 141 min —
Western Maryland Regional Medical Center Cumberland, MD $53 $89 ★ 4/5 235 min —
Bayamon Medical Center Bayamon, PR $55 $40 — 279 min —
Riverview Health Noblesville, IN $55 — ★ 4/5 105 min —
Ochsner St Mary Morgan City, LA $55 $97 ★ 2/5 89 min —
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent Shreveport, LA $55 $97 ★ 2/5 — —
Allen Hospital Waterloo, IA $56 $66 ★ 3/5 163 min —
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital Nacogdoches, TX $58 $110 ★ 2/5 174 min —
Frederick Health Hospital Frederick, MD $58 — ★ 3/5 230 min —
Banner Goldfield Medical Center Apache Junction, AZ $60 $113 ★ 5/5 146 min —
Arbuckle Memorial Hospital Sulphur, OK $60 $111 ★ 4/5 113 min —
Minnie Hamilton Health System Grantsville, WV $60 $47 — 80 min —
Wyandot Memorial Hospital Upper Sandusky, OH $61 $111 ★ 5/5 132 min —
Deaconess Henderson Hospital Henderson, KY $61 $57 ★ 2/5 127 min —
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Harker Heights, TX $61 $358 ★ 4/5 174 min —
Medstar Saint Mary's Hospital Leonardtown, MD $63 $65 ★ 4/5 256 min —
Potomac Valley Hospital Keyser, WV $64 — ★ 1/5 119 min —
Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center Silver Spring, MD $64 $65 ★ 3/5 296 min —
ECU Health Bertie Hospital Windsor, NC $64 $78 ★ 4/5 166 min —
Hurley Medical Center Flint, MI $65 $46 ★ 2/5 190 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 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: $340; Medicare pays $64.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 16
$35
$12 – $64
Medicaid 355
$47
$16 – $167
Independent Health 39
$66
$19 – $210
Amerigroup 160
$78
$30 – $161
MVP Health Care 89
$79
$21 – $380
Molina Healthcare 563
$85
$23 – $256
Highmark 136
$87
$31 – $228
Anthem 579
$89
$21 – $422
Medicare 579
$99
$31 – $166
Tricare / VA 424
$103
$34 – $499
Geisinger 71
$103
$23 – $394
Priority Health 60
$104
$47 – $533
Humana 1045
$106
$24 – $498
SelectHealth 49
$106
$53 – $525
UCare 80
$109
$46 – $352
Centene / Ambetter 803
$110
$30 – $341
Devoted Health 181
$112
$76 – $216
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1260
$114
$30 – $498
AmeriHealth 232
$117
$23 – $245
UnitedHealthcare 1538
$125
$30 – $564
Oscar Health 174
$137
$55 – $265
Kaiser Permanente 224
$148
$50 – $545
UPMC Health Plan 111
$150
$35 – $393
Aetna 1421
$152
$38 – $597
EmblemHealth 83
$167
$20 – $289
Harvard Pilgrim 55
$177
$61 – $582
Bright Health 41
$182
$126 – $818
HealthPartners 281
$201
$42 – $677
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 151
$212
$19 – $871
Health Net 294
$231
$50 – $851
Cigna 1166
$234
$58 – $705
Sanford Health Plan 82
$276
$63 – $557
Security Health Plan 66
$284
$68 – $709
AvMed 67
$304
$120 – $666
Medica 255
$351
$72 – $678
Healthcare Highways 46
$352
$161 – $798
Coventry 157
$357
$59 – $997
MultiPlan / PHCS network 864
$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
Maryland$92
Tennessee$116
Mississippi$125
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 2301 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $340, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $583, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $149, a Medicare rate of about $64. Most cash prices fall between $110 and $832 — 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 2301 US hospitals is $340. Most hospitals fall between $110 and $832. 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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