Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access
Medicare pricing data for 51,311 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 5.9x markup — hospitals charge $104.09 but Medicare allows only $17.57. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.9 times higher than what insurance negotiates. 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
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (HCPCS code 76937) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $17.57, but hospitals typically charge $104.09 — a 5.9x 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 $17.57, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.51. 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 5.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $13.99 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $23 | $75 | 880 | 13,740 | +31.0% |
| Alaska | $22 | $171 | 84 | 1,466 | +25.7% |
| Connecticut | $21 | $162 | 638 | 6,989 | +20.7% |
| New Jersey | $21 | $109 | 1,257 | 19,571 | +17.6% |
| Arizona | $20 | $116 | 1,006 | 13,536 | +14.1% |
| California | $20 | $105 | 5,237 | 70,261 | +13.2% |
| New York | $19 | $125 | 3,268 | 38,289 | +10.9% |
| South Dakota | $19 | $77 | 160 | 2,916 | +9.6% |
| Delaware | $19 | $74 | 162 | 2,044 | +7.1% |
| Florida | $19 | $104 | 4,330 | 60,646 | +6.3% |
| Mississippi | $19 | $93 | 358 | 4,714 | +5.7% |
| Michigan | $18 | $90 | 1,651 | 16,121 | +5.2% |
| Virginia | $18 | $85 | 1,402 | 18,093 | +4.2% |
| District of Columbia | $18 | $72 | 214 | 2,459 | +4.1% |
| New Mexico | $18 | $105 | 207 | 2,121 | +2.1% |
| Texas | $17 | $131 | 4,158 | 48,044 | -0.6% |
| Tennessee | $17 | $111 | 1,122 | 13,332 | -0.6% |
| Louisiana | $17 | $120 | 693 | 7,212 | -2.2% |
| Massachusetts | $17 | $80 | 1,631 | 16,733 | -3.4% |
| North Carolina | $17 | $97 | 1,581 | 18,284 | -3.4% |
| Utah | $17 | $70 | 254 | 3,125 | -4.7% |
| Georgia | $17 | $118 | 1,645 | 16,492 | -5.1% |
| Oregon | $17 | $81 | 719 | 7,133 | -5.7% |
| Illinois | $17 | $153 | 1,873 | 23,938 | -6.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $17 | $66 | 78 | 351 | -6.0% |
| Colorado | $16 | $89 | 879 | 7,709 | -7.3% |
| South Carolina | $16 | $128 | 678 | 7,776 | -7.5% |
| Kansas | $16 | $80 | 364 | 4,722 | -7.9% |
| Alabama | $16 | $79 | 674 | 5,534 | -8.2% |
| Arkansas | $16 | $84 | 434 | 6,702 | -8.3% |
| Wyoming | $16 | $109 | 48 | 381 | -8.9% |
| Nevada | $16 | $138 | 491 | 5,085 | -11.2% |
| Rhode Island | $16 | $70 | 186 | 1,717 | -11.7% |
| Indiana | $15 | $85 | 952 | 14,648 | -11.9% |
| Pennsylvania | $15 | $80 | 1,997 | 25,151 | -12.1% |
| Washington | $15 | $96 | 1,316 | 15,365 | -13.3% |
| Missouri | $15 | $87 | 979 | 10,716 | -15.4% |
| Oklahoma | $15 | $64 | 554 | 9,297 | -15.9% |
| Ohio | $15 | $89 | 2,028 | 16,560 | -17.1% |
| Kentucky | $14 | $64 | 932 | 8,451 | -17.5% |
| New Hampshire | $14 | $149 | 230 | 2,212 | -18.8% |
| Maine | $14 | $74 | 178 | 1,434 | -19.3% |
| West Virginia | $14 | $79 | 242 | 2,529 | -19.3% |
| Montana | $14 | $81 | 173 | 2,129 | -20.4% |
| Idaho | $14 | $73 | 201 | 2,404 | -20.5% |
| Minnesota | $14 | $82 | 1,003 | 13,005 | -20.9% |
| Nebraska | $14 | $87 | 354 | 4,520 | -22.1% |
| Wisconsin | $14 | $156 | 1,053 | 11,424 | -22.3% |
| Hawaii | $14 | $65 | 149 | 1,289 | -22.3% |
| Iowa | $13 | $112 | 412 | 4,183 | -23.2% |
| North Dakota | $13 | $57 | 116 | 2,185 | -23.4% |
| Vermont | $13 | $94 | 47 | 708 | -24.2% |
⚠️ 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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