Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel
Medicare pricing data for 5,873 providers across 50 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $81 in North Dakota to $995 in New York. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel (HCPCS code 37252) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $734.62, but hospitals typically charge $2,655 — a 3.6x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $734.62, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $146.92. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 3.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $585.86 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $995 | $3,524 | 347 | 5,906 | +35.5% |
| Connecticut | $963 | $5,603 | 79 | 1,394 | +31.0% |
| New Jersey | $952 | $2,898 | 203 | 3,775 | +29.7% |
| Maryland | $922 | $2,383 | 113 | 3,513 | +25.5% |
| Alaska | $900 | $5,504 | 9 | 92 | +22.5% |
| California | $860 | $2,923 | 510 | 11,631 | +17.0% |
| Hawaii | $810 | $2,264 | 12 | 242 | +10.3% |
| Massachusetts | $807 | $3,694 | 97 | 1,233 | +9.9% |
| Virginia | $751 | $2,811 | 171 | 2,055 | +2.2% |
| District of Columbia | $750 | $1,830 | 22 | 418 | +2.1% |
| Michigan | $740 | $2,427 | 257 | 3,107 | +0.7% |
| Florida | $732 | $2,135 | 566 | 6,659 | -0.3% |
| Arizona | $707 | $2,207 | 200 | 2,199 | -3.7% |
| Tennessee | $675 | $2,051 | 119 | 1,536 | -8.1% |
| Texas | $665 | $2,763 | 586 | 6,636 | -9.5% |
| South Dakota | $664 | $2,875 | 30 | 619 | -9.6% |
| Georgia | $654 | $2,877 | 183 | 2,149 | -10.9% |
| Indiana | $648 | $2,230 | 119 | 1,984 | -11.7% |
| Utah | $644 | $2,222 | 42 | 332 | -12.4% |
| South Carolina | $631 | $2,295 | 91 | 1,059 | -14.1% |
| Delaware | $603 | $2,190 | 21 | 157 | -17.9% |
| North Carolina | $594 | $2,657 | 182 | 1,963 | -19.2% |
| Illinois | $578 | $3,006 | 218 | 1,951 | -21.4% |
| Alabama | $573 | $1,515 | 109 | 974 | -22.0% |
| Nevada | $548 | $1,603 | 47 | 432 | -25.4% |
| Mississippi | $544 | $2,694 | 53 | 523 | -26.0% |
| Iowa | $534 | $2,516 | 39 | 288 | -27.3% |
| Louisiana | $528 | $2,298 | 120 | 958 | -28.1% |
| Wisconsin | $527 | $2,443 | 79 | 362 | -28.2% |
| Kentucky | $524 | $1,878 | 60 | 444 | -28.7% |
| Colorado | $509 | $1,974 | 125 | 710 | -30.7% |
| Oklahoma | $487 | $2,538 | 72 | 847 | -33.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $486 | $1,425 | 206 | 1,505 | -33.8% |
| Oregon | $484 | $1,775 | 73 | 553 | -34.2% |
| Rhode Island | $479 | $3,429 | 11 | 93 | -34.8% |
| Kansas | $457 | $1,443 | 48 | 502 | -37.8% |
| New Hampshire | $448 | $2,866 | 19 | 77 | -39.1% |
| Maine | $443 | $1,461 | 15 | 37 | -39.6% |
| Arkansas | $440 | $1,726 | 46 | 510 | -40.1% |
| Nebraska | $426 | $2,116 | 26 | 306 | -42.0% |
| Missouri | $419 | $2,490 | 119 | 737 | -43.0% |
| Ohio | $411 | $1,833 | 155 | 956 | -44.1% |
| Idaho | $405 | $1,616 | 23 | 128 | -44.9% |
| Minnesota | $384 | $3,970 | 69 | 335 | -47.7% |
| Washington | $371 | $1,654 | 94 | 398 | -49.5% |
| Wyoming | $311 | $1,094 | 10 | 81 | -57.6% |
| New Mexico | $293 | $1,669 | 22 | 259 | -60.2% |
| West Virginia | $250 | $1,362 | 27 | 146 | -66.0% |
| Montana | $86 | $627 | 12 | 74 | -88.2% |
| North Dakota | $81 | $1,610 | 9 | 17 | -88.9% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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