Ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta
Medicare pricing data for 24,639 providers across 51 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $28 in Vermont to $92 in Maryland. 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 abdominal aorta (HCPCS code 76706) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $56.45, but hospitals typically charge $202.82 — 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 $56.45, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $11.29. 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 $56.45 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $92 | $191 | 420 | 3,338 | +63.0% |
| New Jersey | $92 | $245 | 568 | 3,233 | +62.9% |
| District of Columbia | $86 | $237 | 58 | 330 | +52.3% |
| Arizona | $83 | $299 | 439 | 3,780 | +46.6% |
| California | $82 | $263 | 2,219 | 15,273 | +46.0% |
| New York | $80 | $266 | 1,210 | 7,094 | +41.8% |
| Florida | $73 | $233 | 1,500 | 10,206 | +29.2% |
| Connecticut | $69 | $215 | 342 | 1,384 | +22.7% |
| Alaska | $67 | $371 | 70 | 503 | +19.3% |
| Hawaii | $66 | $208 | 75 | 413 | +17.1% |
| Nevada | $64 | $214 | 221 | 1,254 | +13.4% |
| Colorado | $63 | $270 | 525 | 3,039 | +11.9% |
| Texas | $62 | $251 | 1,606 | 10,181 | +9.2% |
| Washington | $60 | $188 | 683 | 4,224 | +6.3% |
| Wyoming | $60 | $165 | 54 | 272 | +6.0% |
| Tennessee | $58 | $185 | 509 | 2,508 | +1.9% |
| Louisiana | $57 | $184 | 411 | 1,947 | +0.5% |
| Kansas | $56 | $352 | 296 | 2,219 | -1.2% |
| Delaware | $55 | $139 | 74 | 831 | -2.2% |
| Virginia | $54 | $188 | 594 | 3,423 | -4.0% |
| Mississippi | $53 | $170 | 221 | 1,143 | -5.9% |
| New Mexico | $52 | $212 | 131 | 994 | -8.6% |
| Rhode Island | $52 | $177 | 98 | 791 | -8.7% |
| North Carolina | $50 | $174 | 1,043 | 5,612 | -12.1% |
| Georgia | $48 | $186 | 681 | 2,761 | -15.6% |
| Alabama | $47 | $135 | 260 | 933 | -16.4% |
| Minnesota | $46 | $203 | 690 | 3,747 | -18.0% |
| Oregon | $46 | $169 | 369 | 2,360 | -18.2% |
| Iowa | $46 | $148 | 305 | 2,314 | -19.0% |
| Massachusetts | $45 | $159 | 654 | 5,856 | -20.2% |
| Nebraska | $44 | $157 | 286 | 1,720 | -22.3% |
| South Carolina | $43 | $172 | 395 | 2,511 | -23.1% |
| Kentucky | $43 | $149 | 292 | 2,296 | -23.8% |
| Wisconsin | $42 | $289 | 710 | 5,142 | -25.1% |
| Illinois | $42 | $171 | 1,090 | 7,120 | -25.3% |
| New Hampshire | $42 | $274 | 184 | 1,179 | -25.9% |
| Montana | $41 | $126 | 104 | 796 | -27.9% |
| Utah | $39 | $141 | 162 | 681 | -30.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $39 | $140 | 1,121 | 6,989 | -30.5% |
| Michigan | $39 | $125 | 822 | 5,699 | -30.8% |
| North Dakota | $38 | $136 | 99 | 637 | -33.2% |
| West Virginia | $36 | $136 | 117 | 622 | -35.4% |
| Missouri | $36 | $152 | 560 | 2,758 | -35.6% |
| Arkansas | $36 | $127 | 242 | 1,597 | -35.8% |
| Oklahoma | $35 | $133 | 322 | 1,832 | -38.1% |
| South Dakota | $34 | $112 | 121 | 578 | -40.6% |
| Idaho | $33 | $137 | 141 | 944 | -41.3% |
| Ohio | $33 | $150 | 862 | 5,985 | -42.4% |
| Indiana | $32 | $117 | 448 | 3,172 | -43.6% |
| Maine | $28 | $105 | 160 | 799 | -49.7% |
| Vermont | $28 | $168 | 42 | 525 | -50.7% |
⚠️ 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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