Ultrasound evaluation of heart blood vessel during diagnosis or treatment, initial vessel
Medicare pricing data for 7,283 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 5.5x markup — hospitals charge $360.73 but Medicare allows only $65.69. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.5 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
Ultrasound evaluation of heart blood vessel during diagnosis or treatment, initial vessel (HCPCS code 93571) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $65.69, but hospitals typically charge $360.73 — a 5.5x 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 $65.69, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $13.14. 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 5.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $52.44 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $91 | $1,230 | 10 | 208 | +38.7% |
| New York | $80 | $542 | 391 | 3,716 | +22.3% |
| District of Columbia | $78 | $303 | 15 | 143 | +18.4% |
| Illinois | $74 | $407 | 291 | 2,580 | +12.6% |
| Connecticut | $73 | $572 | 77 | 542 | +10.8% |
| Massachusetts | $73 | $362 | 134 | 1,748 | +10.5% |
| New Jersey | $72 | $493 | 222 | 1,771 | +10.3% |
| Michigan | $72 | $363 | 267 | 1,801 | +10.2% |
| California | $72 | $341 | 611 | 4,424 | +9.8% |
| Maryland | $72 | $323 | 94 | 932 | +9.5% |
| Puerto Rico | $71 | $162 | 9 | 18 | +7.4% |
| Montana | $70 | $278 | 26 | 384 | +6.8% |
| Delaware | $70 | $210 | 24 | 271 | +6.6% |
| Washington | $70 | $235 | 149 | 1,877 | +6.5% |
| Rhode Island | $70 | $384 | 14 | 90 | +6.5% |
| Nevada | $70 | $234 | 72 | 490 | +6.5% |
| New Hampshire | $70 | $485 | 28 | 333 | +6.3% |
| Wyoming | $69 | $1,476 | 8 | 95 | +5.1% |
| Hawaii | $69 | $167 | 13 | 118 | +4.3% |
| Oregon | $68 | $264 | 62 | 471 | +4.0% |
| Arizona | $68 | $189 | 216 | 1,781 | +3.5% |
| Missouri | $68 | $329 | 179 | 1,783 | +3.2% |
| Florida | $67 | $347 | 568 | 4,795 | +2.7% |
| Utah | $67 | $296 | 52 | 555 | +2.4% |
| Maine | $67 | $264 | 19 | 152 | +1.8% |
| Vermont | $66 | $378 | 11 | 82 | +0.7% |
| North Dakota | $66 | $316 | 20 | 312 | +0.2% |
| Kansas | $65 | $451 | 62 | 674 | -0.9% |
| Texas | $65 | $388 | 647 | 3,683 | -1.7% |
| Louisiana | $64 | $482 | 162 | 936 | -2.1% |
| Indiana | $64 | $246 | 176 | 1,521 | -2.6% |
| Mississippi | $64 | $324 | 82 | 751 | -2.7% |
| Idaho | $64 | $223 | 31 | 302 | -2.8% |
| Minnesota | $64 | $254 | 108 | 1,151 | -2.8% |
| Iowa | $64 | $305 | 68 | 966 | -2.9% |
| South Dakota | $63 | $205 | 16 | 123 | -3.5% |
| Nebraska | $63 | $208 | 49 | 519 | -3.6% |
| Wisconsin | $63 | $820 | 124 | 1,211 | -3.9% |
| West Virginia | $62 | $355 | 43 | 353 | -6.3% |
| Arkansas | $60 | $251 | 94 | 849 | -8.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $60 | $360 | 325 | 2,849 | -9.0% |
| Georgia | $59 | $437 | 210 | 1,704 | -10.4% |
| Colorado | $58 | $264 | 94 | 725 | -11.3% |
| New Mexico | $57 | $259 | 26 | 229 | -12.6% |
| Virginia | $57 | $283 | 174 | 1,462 | -12.8% |
| Oklahoma | $57 | $252 | 114 | 1,001 | -13.5% |
| Kentucky | $56 | $202 | 113 | 1,120 | -15.3% |
| Ohio | $55 | $319 | 304 | 2,815 | -16.2% |
| South Carolina | $55 | $443 | 122 | 916 | -16.9% |
| Alabama | $54 | $256 | 112 | 775 | -17.4% |
| North Carolina | $50 | $340 | 197 | 1,854 | -23.2% |
| Tennessee | $50 | $283 | 189 | 1,491 | -23.4% |
⚠️ 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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