Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue
Medicare pricing data for 43,645 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $33 in Vermont to $98 in New Jersey. 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 scan of head and neck soft tissue (HCPCS code 76536) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $69.83, but hospitals typically charge $235.33 — a 3.4x 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 $69.83, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $13.97. 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 3.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $50.50 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $98 | $297 | 1,112 | 36,764 | +40.5% |
| District of Columbia | $94 | $295 | 116 | 3,515 | +34.9% |
| Puerto Rico | $93 | $111 | 165 | 1,895 | +33.2% |
| Maryland | $93 | $229 | 728 | 29,011 | +33.0% |
| California | $92 | $277 | 4,382 | 109,174 | +32.4% |
| New York | $92 | $285 | 2,484 | 102,942 | +31.7% |
| Arizona | $89 | $297 | 746 | 22,236 | +27.4% |
| Nevada | $86 | $294 | 433 | 8,935 | +22.8% |
| Florida | $84 | $259 | 3,091 | 81,151 | +20.0% |
| Alaska | $79 | $423 | 117 | 1,929 | +13.6% |
| Connecticut | $74 | $234 | 598 | 12,569 | +5.9% |
| Rhode Island | $70 | $255 | 174 | 4,258 | +0.1% |
| Texas | $70 | $260 | 3,104 | 63,303 | -0.2% |
| Hawaii | $68 | $229 | 121 | 3,042 | -3.2% |
| Virginia | $66 | $232 | 1,084 | 26,129 | -5.3% |
| Colorado | $66 | $222 | 738 | 11,180 | -5.8% |
| Wyoming | $66 | $256 | 80 | 1,444 | -5.9% |
| North Carolina | $66 | $227 | 1,857 | 31,081 | -6.0% |
| Tennessee | $65 | $224 | 1,283 | 23,132 | -7.5% |
| Delaware | $62 | $173 | 105 | 6,703 | -11.4% |
| Washington | $61 | $239 | 1,075 | 13,691 | -12.2% |
| Kansas | $60 | $234 | 500 | 8,887 | -14.0% |
| South Carolina | $59 | $240 | 742 | 15,224 | -15.0% |
| Mississippi | $57 | $195 | 345 | 6,933 | -17.8% |
| Georgia | $57 | $215 | 1,521 | 24,323 | -18.6% |
| Alabama | $56 | $150 | 837 | 11,627 | -19.1% |
| Utah | $56 | $166 | 349 | 4,364 | -19.8% |
| New Mexico | $56 | $235 | 227 | 5,216 | -20.3% |
| Minnesota | $53 | $217 | 1,264 | 15,277 | -24.0% |
| Louisiana | $53 | $214 | 544 | 10,521 | -24.5% |
| Oregon | $51 | $171 | 567 | 8,606 | -26.3% |
| Illinois | $51 | $228 | 1,643 | 37,811 | -26.9% |
| Kentucky | $50 | $143 | 536 | 9,725 | -28.5% |
| Nebraska | $50 | $172 | 362 | 6,686 | -29.0% |
| Massachusetts | $50 | $177 | 1,036 | 29,050 | -29.0% |
| Idaho | $48 | $218 | 217 | 3,273 | -31.5% |
| Indiana | $48 | $176 | 739 | 13,313 | -31.6% |
| Iowa | $48 | $203 | 433 | 7,650 | -31.7% |
| New Hampshire | $47 | $245 | 251 | 4,670 | -33.1% |
| Michigan | $46 | $153 | 1,175 | 22,951 | -34.6% |
| Arkansas | $45 | $133 | 438 | 7,984 | -34.9% |
| Missouri | $45 | $161 | 891 | 16,058 | -35.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $45 | $159 | 1,593 | 40,494 | -35.3% |
| Wisconsin | $45 | $363 | 1,000 | 13,039 | -36.1% |
| Oklahoma | $43 | $160 | 466 | 9,529 | -39.1% |
| Ohio | $42 | $187 | 1,318 | 24,697 | -40.1% |
| North Dakota | $42 | $169 | 153 | 2,786 | -40.2% |
| South Dakota | $39 | $116 | 198 | 2,643 | -44.5% |
| West Virginia | $37 | $145 | 245 | 5,661 | -46.5% |
| Montana | $37 | $119 | 138 | 1,871 | -46.9% |
| Maine | $36 | $131 | 220 | 2,614 | -48.1% |
| Vermont | $33 | $139 | 58 | 1,601 | -52.5% |
⚠️ 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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