Complete ultrasound of within the brain blood flow
Medicare pricing data for 2,527 providers across 41 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $41 in Indiana to $295 in Maryland. 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
Complete ultrasound of within the brain blood flow (HCPCS code 93886) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $228.10, but hospitals typically charge $474.75 — a 2.1x 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 $228.10, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $45.62. 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 2.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $179.53 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $295 | $586 | 38 | 4,422 | +29.1% |
| California | $263 | $437 | 300 | 15,926 | +15.4% |
| New York | $258 | $517 | 432 | 29,468 | +13.0% |
| Nevada | $258 | $959 | 27 | 480 | +12.9% |
| Puerto Rico | $255 | $280 | 83 | 667 | +12.0% |
| Iowa | $254 | $656 | 1 | 38 | +11.4% |
| New Jersey | $248 | $533 | 154 | 5,777 | +8.8% |
| District of Columbia | $238 | $742 | 4 | 374 | +4.4% |
| Rhode Island | $234 | $456 | 4 | 214 | +2.6% |
| Louisiana | $218 | $573 | 39 | 2,136 | -4.6% |
| Arkansas | $206 | $600 | 2 | 15 | -9.7% |
| South Carolina | $193 | $363 | 31 | 1,882 | -15.6% |
| Connecticut | $192 | $408 | 21 | 329 | -15.8% |
| Washington | $189 | $446 | 76 | 817 | -17.2% |
| Florida | $187 | $520 | 177 | 2,674 | -17.9% |
| Alabama | $184 | $391 | 41 | 1,105 | -19.2% |
| Texas | $171 | $449 | 184 | 4,251 | -25.2% |
| Arizona | $165 | $1,045 | 39 | 493 | -27.5% |
| Delaware | $159 | $618 | 9 | 218 | -30.1% |
| Michigan | $159 | $431 | 79 | 1,035 | -30.4% |
| Illinois | $157 | $516 | 56 | 793 | -31.1% |
| Colorado | $156 | $336 | 41 | 379 | -31.5% |
| North Carolina | $153 | $348 | 66 | 1,739 | -33.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $135 | $306 | 80 | 1,124 | -40.6% |
| Virginia | $104 | $310 | 36 | 403 | -54.4% |
| Utah | $103 | $330 | 6 | 140 | -54.7% |
| Ohio | $99 | $208 | 63 | 915 | -56.7% |
| Massachusetts | $93 | $505 | 35 | 483 | -59.1% |
| Georgia | $91 | $237 | 70 | 1,469 | -60.0% |
| Oklahoma | $87 | $246 | 23 | 320 | -61.7% |
| Tennessee | $59 | $323 | 40 | 250 | -74.0% |
| Nebraska | $59 | $223 | 8 | 124 | -74.3% |
| Oregon | $46 | $123 | 24 | 157 | -79.8% |
| Minnesota | $45 | $168 | 54 | 684 | -80.1% |
| South Dakota | $45 | $225 | 3 | 100 | -80.5% |
| Wisconsin | $44 | $523 | 17 | 82 | -80.7% |
| West Virginia | $44 | $159 | 6 | 44 | -80.8% |
| Missouri | $44 | $231 | 35 | 180 | -80.9% |
| Kentucky | $43 | $121 | 13 | 132 | -81.1% |
| Mississippi | $43 | $103 | 13 | 219 | -81.2% |
| Indiana | $41 | $120 | 16 | 119 | -82.2% |
⚠️ 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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