Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement
Medicare pricing data for 60,740 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 7.2x markup — hospitals charge $320.31 but Medicare allows only $44.36. Uninsured patients may face bills 7.2 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 needle placement (HCPCS code 76942) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $44.36, but hospitals typically charge $320.31 — a 7.2x 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 $44.36, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $8.87. 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 7.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $34.59 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $64 | $903 | 156 | 2,484 | +43.4% |
| New Jersey | $53 | $488 | 1,640 | 20,663 | +19.5% |
| California | $52 | $380 | 5,709 | 83,902 | +17.2% |
| New York | $51 | $437 | 3,706 | 50,595 | +15.6% |
| Maryland | $51 | $307 | 1,189 | 16,188 | +14.2% |
| Florida | $50 | $288 | 4,060 | 68,136 | +12.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $48 | $120 | 87 | 376 | +8.6% |
| Arizona | $46 | $301 | 1,615 | 24,537 | +3.7% |
| Nevada | $46 | $364 | 517 | 5,589 | +2.6% |
| New Mexico | $45 | $264 | 372 | 3,598 | +0.7% |
| Virginia | $45 | $284 | 1,511 | 17,697 | +0.5% |
| District of Columbia | $44 | $258 | 226 | 1,665 | -0.5% |
| Colorado | $44 | $260 | 1,186 | 10,196 | -0.9% |
| Illinois | $44 | $338 | 2,402 | 27,162 | -1.5% |
| Washington | $44 | $250 | 1,421 | 11,998 | -1.5% |
| Connecticut | $44 | $379 | 758 | 8,657 | -1.8% |
| Maine | $44 | $184 | 309 | 2,480 | -1.9% |
| Oregon | $43 | $242 | 791 | 6,224 | -2.7% |
| Hawaii | $43 | $164 | 149 | 1,278 | -3.4% |
| Michigan | $43 | $286 | 1,908 | 19,013 | -3.6% |
| Delaware | $42 | $215 | 175 | 1,980 | -4.3% |
| Texas | $42 | $401 | 4,513 | 47,435 | -5.9% |
| Utah | $42 | $214 | 664 | 5,561 | -6.0% |
| Rhode Island | $42 | $255 | 203 | 1,827 | -6.4% |
| Wyoming | $41 | $346 | 115 | 1,392 | -7.5% |
| North Carolina | $41 | $310 | 2,047 | 18,801 | -8.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $40 | $225 | 2,538 | 23,976 | -8.9% |
| New Hampshire | $40 | $379 | 355 | 3,112 | -9.8% |
| Arkansas | $40 | $194 | 529 | 6,781 | -10.3% |
| Georgia | $40 | $277 | 1,587 | 12,682 | -10.3% |
| South Carolina | $40 | $302 | 959 | 12,151 | -10.4% |
| South Dakota | $40 | $219 | 216 | 3,384 | -10.7% |
| Tennessee | $39 | $272 | 1,321 | 13,000 | -11.4% |
| Kentucky | $39 | $270 | 838 | 10,057 | -11.8% |
| Alabama | $39 | $226 | 726 | 7,168 | -11.9% |
| Massachusetts | $39 | $280 | 1,635 | 13,782 | -12.0% |
| Minnesota | $39 | $336 | 1,236 | 11,424 | -12.7% |
| Missouri | $39 | $282 | 1,175 | 12,345 | -13.1% |
| Indiana | $38 | $287 | 1,357 | 13,063 | -14.0% |
| Louisiana | $38 | $252 | 752 | 7,362 | -14.3% |
| Oklahoma | $37 | $193 | 810 | 9,702 | -15.5% |
| Mississippi | $37 | $243 | 447 | 5,224 | -16.3% |
| Ohio | $37 | $234 | 2,660 | 26,879 | -16.8% |
| Nebraska | $36 | $175 | 488 | 5,494 | -18.3% |
| Wisconsin | $36 | $529 | 1,279 | 11,210 | -18.3% |
| Kansas | $36 | $238 | 604 | 6,552 | -18.8% |
| Iowa | $36 | $235 | 628 | 6,006 | -19.9% |
| Montana | $35 | $171 | 242 | 2,751 | -22.0% |
| Idaho | $35 | $198 | 393 | 4,510 | -22.1% |
| West Virginia | $34 | $264 | 241 | 1,979 | -23.4% |
| North Dakota | $32 | $141 | 150 | 2,083 | -27.8% |
| Vermont | $32 | $163 | 112 | 712 | -28.0% |
⚠️ 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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