Ultrasound of within the brain blood flow
Medicare pricing data for 168 providers across 30 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $23 in Tennessee to $158 in California. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. This is a specialized procedure with relatively few Medicare claims. Pricing data may be less reliable due to smaller sample sizes. 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 within the brain blood flow (HCPCS code 93888) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $111.92, but hospitals typically charge $309.16 — a 2.8x 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 $111.92, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $22.38. 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 2.8x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $87.32 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $158 | $454 | 10 | 141 | +40.9% |
| New Jersey | $146 | $312 | 13 | 313 | +30.4% |
| Maryland | $141 | $1,016 | 4 | 29 | +25.9% |
| Illinois | $132 | $151 | 1 | 141 | +18.2% |
| South Carolina | $131 | $181 | 2 | 50 | +16.8% |
| Nevada | $128 | $314 | 11 | 186 | +14.3% |
| Washington | $128 | $395 | 11 | 16 | +14.1% |
| New York | $127 | $555 | 33 | 1,164 | +13.7% |
| Michigan | $127 | $378 | 3 | 205 | +13.6% |
| Texas | $123 | $383 | 4 | 54 | +9.9% |
| Utah | $122 | $390 | 1 | 22 | +8.8% |
| Colorado | $118 | $224 | 3 | 18 | +5.8% |
| Alabama | $115 | $216 | 2 | 13 | +2.8% |
| Louisiana | $114 | $491 | 3 | 11 | +2.3% |
| Massachusetts | $112 | $437 | 6 | 17 | -0.1% |
| Florida | $98 | $215 | 41 | 3,446 | -12.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $82 | $89 | 3 | 14 | -27.2% |
| District of Columbia | $26 | $94 | 3 | 27 | -76.9% |
| Pennsylvania | $26 | $172 | 28 | 258 | -77.0% |
| Georgia | $25 | $160 | 10 | 24 | -77.8% |
| Virginia | $25 | $63 | 15 | 91 | -77.9% |
| Ohio | $24 | $137 | 22 | 28 | -78.2% |
| Arizona | $24 | $97 | 19 | 55 | -78.2% |
| Minnesota | $24 | $143 | 10 | 17 | -78.3% |
| Missouri | $24 | $137 | 17 | 61 | -78.5% |
| North Carolina | $24 | $99 | 24 | 189 | -78.5% |
| Mississippi | $24 | $43 | 4 | 74 | -78.8% |
| Indiana | $23 | $93 | 23 | 82 | -79.0% |
| Oklahoma | $23 | $74 | 13 | 61 | -79.6% |
| Tennessee | $23 | $91 | 16 | 86 | -79.8% |
⚠️ 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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