Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers
Medicare pricing data for 19,955 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 6.9x markup — hospitals charge $169.86 but Medicare allows only $24.53. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.9 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $17 in South Dakota to $37 in California. 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 of heart blood flow, valves and chambers (HCPCS code 93320) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $24.53, but hospitals typically charge $169.86 — a 6.9x 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 $24.53, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $4.91. 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 6.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $19.28 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $37 | $170 | 1,964 | 40,512 | +52.3% |
| New York | $36 | $303 | 1,547 | 33,444 | +46.4% |
| Wyoming | $33 | $376 | 20 | 131 | +33.1% |
| Delaware | $29 | $360 | 41 | 234 | +18.9% |
| Alaska | $29 | $321 | 39 | 751 | +18.5% |
| Rhode Island | $29 | $122 | 88 | 773 | +17.8% |
| Maryland | $29 | $143 | 275 | 4,449 | +17.1% |
| Montana | $29 | $127 | 80 | 2,687 | +16.7% |
| Kansas | $28 | $159 | 181 | 2,969 | +14.3% |
| North Carolina | $24 | $180 | 770 | 10,045 | -1.9% |
| New Jersey | $24 | $170 | 505 | 7,535 | -2.3% |
| Texas | $24 | $227 | 1,516 | 22,923 | -3.2% |
| Arizona | $23 | $229 | 433 | 7,823 | -5.1% |
| Massachusetts | $23 | $120 | 509 | 8,233 | -5.7% |
| Puerto Rico | $22 | $57 | 35 | 188 | -9.0% |
| Utah | $22 | $82 | 135 | 1,774 | -10.9% |
| Nevada | $22 | $149 | 150 | 1,712 | -11.6% |
| Virginia | $21 | $110 | 467 | 6,708 | -12.6% |
| Connecticut | $21 | $193 | 246 | 2,673 | -13.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $21 | $182 | 1,136 | 16,675 | -14.6% |
| Michigan | $21 | $133 | 810 | 10,402 | -15.7% |
| Florida | $20 | $116 | 1,578 | 25,419 | -17.2% |
| South Carolina | $20 | $195 | 313 | 4,825 | -17.6% |
| Minnesota | $20 | $168 | 367 | 3,761 | -17.9% |
| Oregon | $20 | $108 | 193 | 2,278 | -18.1% |
| District of Columbia | $20 | $94 | 68 | 949 | -18.3% |
| Alabama | $20 | $96 | 266 | 4,197 | -19.5% |
| Georgia | $20 | $127 | 528 | 5,850 | -20.3% |
| Washington | $19 | $145 | 337 | 3,394 | -21.4% |
| Colorado | $19 | $166 | 311 | 3,243 | -22.6% |
| Missouri | $19 | $197 | 477 | 9,402 | -23.2% |
| Louisiana | $19 | $101 | 249 | 3,102 | -24.3% |
| Illinois | $18 | $132 | 844 | 13,971 | -24.9% |
| New Hampshire | $18 | $107 | 110 | 2,209 | -25.2% |
| Wisconsin | $18 | $294 | 324 | 3,546 | -25.6% |
| Iowa | $18 | $86 | 114 | 1,757 | -25.6% |
| Arkansas | $18 | $80 | 168 | 3,875 | -26.3% |
| Ohio | $18 | $100 | 822 | 8,054 | -26.3% |
| Idaho | $18 | $64 | 39 | 448 | -26.9% |
| Hawaii | $18 | $192 | 37 | 537 | -27.9% |
| Indiana | $18 | $101 | 499 | 8,360 | -28.4% |
| Kentucky | $17 | $73 | 270 | 3,849 | -29.3% |
| North Dakota | $17 | $156 | 24 | 156 | -29.6% |
| Vermont | $17 | $82 | 24 | 244 | -29.8% |
| New Mexico | $17 | $117 | 46 | 421 | -30.1% |
| Maine | $17 | $81 | 98 | 1,375 | -30.4% |
| Oklahoma | $17 | $131 | 175 | 3,271 | -30.6% |
| Tennessee | $17 | $169 | 366 | 7,833 | -30.6% |
| Mississippi | $17 | $138 | 142 | 2,844 | -30.7% |
| West Virginia | $17 | $73 | 68 | 592 | -30.7% |
| Nebraska | $17 | $67 | 115 | 2,516 | -30.8% |
| South Dakota | $17 | $81 | 15 | 52 | -30.9% |
⚠️ 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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