Ultrasound scan of scrotum
Medicare pricing data for 30,063 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $32 in West Virginia to $73 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 scrotum (HCPCS code 76870) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $51.26, but hospitals typically charge $208.72 — a 4.1x 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 $51.26, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $10.25. 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 4.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $37.39 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $73 | $243 | 922 | 4,224 | +41.8% |
| New York | $72 | $238 | 1,830 | 11,291 | +41.1% |
| Puerto Rico | $68 | $91 | 60 | 93 | +32.1% |
| Maryland | $66 | $185 | 638 | 3,934 | +28.5% |
| Arizona | $65 | $289 | 549 | 2,860 | +27.2% |
| California | $64 | $245 | 2,963 | 14,715 | +25.1% |
| Alaska | $63 | $330 | 77 | 360 | +22.6% |
| Florida | $60 | $243 | 2,061 | 10,088 | +17.5% |
| District of Columbia | $57 | $216 | 82 | 470 | +10.5% |
| Delaware | $56 | $156 | 88 | 681 | +8.4% |
| Nevada | $56 | $285 | 273 | 1,164 | +8.3% |
| Rhode Island | $55 | $218 | 128 | 509 | +7.4% |
| Wyoming | $55 | $271 | 54 | 183 | +7.2% |
| Hawaii | $52 | $210 | 100 | 334 | +1.0% |
| Connecticut | $51 | $182 | 425 | 1,671 | -0.4% |
| Texas | $50 | $243 | 1,961 | 8,134 | -2.8% |
| Virginia | $50 | $207 | 738 | 3,679 | -3.2% |
| Colorado | $49 | $200 | 560 | 2,260 | -4.7% |
| Tennessee | $48 | $203 | 766 | 3,088 | -6.9% |
| Washington | $47 | $201 | 720 | 2,996 | -8.5% |
| Massachusetts | $47 | $175 | 778 | 4,423 | -8.7% |
| Georgia | $47 | $199 | 897 | 3,547 | -8.8% |
| Kansas | $45 | $149 | 289 | 1,277 | -12.1% |
| Iowa | $44 | $196 | 294 | 1,186 | -14.6% |
| Utah | $44 | $135 | 216 | 782 | -14.7% |
| New Mexico | $43 | $205 | 172 | 832 | -15.3% |
| Illinois | $43 | $218 | 1,229 | 5,535 | -15.3% |
| North Carolina | $43 | $188 | 1,134 | 4,382 | -15.8% |
| Oregon | $42 | $157 | 393 | 1,518 | -17.5% |
| Minnesota | $42 | $207 | 975 | 3,517 | -17.8% |
| South Dakota | $42 | $154 | 142 | 537 | -18.3% |
| Nebraska | $42 | $157 | 226 | 961 | -18.9% |
| Mississippi | $41 | $180 | 247 | 1,183 | -19.3% |
| Louisiana | $41 | $185 | 404 | 1,691 | -20.0% |
| New Hampshire | $41 | $258 | 185 | 755 | -20.9% |
| Alabama | $40 | $146 | 458 | 1,686 | -21.3% |
| South Carolina | $40 | $216 | 456 | 2,299 | -21.9% |
| Missouri | $39 | $149 | 655 | 2,849 | -24.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $39 | $161 | 1,294 | 5,581 | -24.5% |
| Wisconsin | $38 | $330 | 680 | 2,193 | -25.0% |
| Idaho | $38 | $208 | 175 | 645 | -25.5% |
| Indiana | $38 | $154 | 549 | 2,267 | -25.5% |
| Kentucky | $38 | $142 | 314 | 1,527 | -26.5% |
| Michigan | $38 | $136 | 822 | 3,853 | -26.7% |
| Arkansas | $38 | $131 | 265 | 1,396 | -26.8% |
| Montana | $37 | $127 | 94 | 475 | -27.5% |
| North Dakota | $37 | $148 | 95 | 396 | -28.6% |
| Maine | $36 | $162 | 143 | 574 | -29.5% |
| Oklahoma | $36 | $149 | 312 | 1,486 | -29.7% |
| Ohio | $36 | $189 | 936 | 4,036 | -30.6% |
| Vermont | $33 | $186 | 47 | 284 | -35.0% |
| West Virginia | $32 | $148 | 157 | 805 | -37.2% |
⚠️ 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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