Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel
Medicare pricing data for 3,781 providers across 48 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $70 in Montana to $206 in Alaska. 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, each additional vessel (HCPCS code 37253) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $156.64, but hospitals typically charge $541.39 — a 3.5x 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 $156.64, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $31.33. 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 3.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $124.97 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $206 | $1,055 | 1 | 50 | +31.8% |
| New York | $191 | $717 | 216 | 9,789 | +21.6% |
| Wyoming | $190 | $460 | 1 | 43 | +21.3% |
| New Jersey | $179 | $612 | 138 | 6,580 | +14.1% |
| Connecticut | $178 | $970 | 58 | 2,719 | +13.8% |
| District of Columbia | $177 | $324 | 19 | 640 | +13.2% |
| Maryland | $176 | $449 | 84 | 3,752 | +12.1% |
| New Hampshire | $168 | $811 | 1 | 25 | +7.5% |
| California | $168 | $550 | 338 | 19,320 | +7.1% |
| Massachusetts | $163 | $682 | 52 | 1,474 | +3.9% |
| Hawaii | $162 | $393 | 8 | 521 | +3.7% |
| Florida | $157 | $376 | 407 | 12,251 | +0.0% |
| Michigan | $156 | $452 | 179 | 5,720 | -0.1% |
| Virginia | $155 | $501 | 113 | 2,539 | -1.0% |
| Arizona | $152 | $515 | 133 | 2,393 | -2.9% |
| Minnesota | $148 | $632 | 24 | 210 | -5.7% |
| Delaware | $147 | $556 | 15 | 104 | -6.4% |
| Georgia | $145 | $588 | 122 | 4,119 | -7.4% |
| Louisiana | $145 | $508 | 74 | 1,350 | -7.4% |
| Wisconsin | $144 | $548 | 31 | 396 | -8.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $144 | $440 | 99 | 1,671 | -8.3% |
| Texas | $143 | $576 | 413 | 10,909 | -8.4% |
| Utah | $142 | $435 | 24 | 308 | -9.1% |
| South Carolina | $142 | $456 | 61 | 1,471 | -9.4% |
| Oklahoma | $141 | $649 | 45 | 1,951 | -9.7% |
| North Carolina | $141 | $471 | 114 | 2,651 | -10.2% |
| Illinois | $140 | $834 | 130 | 2,786 | -10.7% |
| South Dakota | $140 | $529 | 26 | 679 | -10.8% |
| Tennessee | $139 | $412 | 67 | 1,777 | -11.1% |
| Nevada | $135 | $400 | 32 | 614 | -13.8% |
| Indiana | $133 | $412 | 71 | 2,629 | -15.1% |
| West Virginia | $131 | $528 | 19 | 189 | -16.3% |
| Alabama | $131 | $298 | 84 | 1,297 | -16.4% |
| Washington | $128 | $562 | 51 | 424 | -18.1% |
| Iowa | $127 | $485 | 24 | 338 | -18.7% |
| Missouri | $125 | $774 | 77 | 761 | -20.1% |
| Colorado | $124 | $514 | 74 | 1,069 | -20.6% |
| Arkansas | $124 | $368 | 34 | 562 | -20.8% |
| Ohio | $124 | $432 | 91 | 1,137 | -21.1% |
| Idaho | $121 | $465 | 15 | 82 | -23.0% |
| Kentucky | $117 | $371 | 40 | 375 | -25.4% |
| Rhode Island | $117 | $667 | 6 | 95 | -25.5% |
| Mississippi | $110 | $479 | 32 | 714 | -29.6% |
| Oregon | $106 | $340 | 49 | 405 | -32.1% |
| Nebraska | $104 | $442 | 14 | 424 | -33.3% |
| Kansas | $104 | $303 | 30 | 674 | -33.7% |
| New Mexico | $96 | $257 | 12 | 317 | -38.9% |
| Montana | $70 | $243 | 8 | 46 | -55.6% |
⚠️ 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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