Ultrasound of within the brain blood flow for blood clots
Medicare pricing data for 710 providers across 29 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $55 in Indiana to $210 in Colorado. 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 within the brain blood flow for blood clots (HCPCS code 93892) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $165.54, but hospitals typically charge $503.94 — a 3.0x 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 $165.54, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $33.11. 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 3.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $130.70 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $210 | $504 | 2 | 158 | +26.6% |
| District of Columbia | $191 | $700 | 1 | 318 | +15.1% |
| New York | $183 | $512 | 246 | 21,723 | +10.6% |
| New Jersey | $179 | $495 | 64 | 2,376 | +8.0% |
| Maryland | $174 | $701 | 8 | 1,038 | +5.2% |
| California | $171 | $550 | 60 | 5,224 | +3.4% |
| Connecticut | $160 | $545 | 4 | 151 | -3.3% |
| South Carolina | $160 | $269 | 6 | 827 | -3.5% |
| Arkansas | $158 | $500 | 2 | 15 | -4.6% |
| Nevada | $157 | $981 | 3 | 78 | -4.9% |
| Nebraska | $152 | $538 | 2 | 14 | -8.1% |
| Louisiana | $144 | $579 | 16 | 1,538 | -13.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $144 | $360 | 18 | 389 | -13.1% |
| Arizona | $143 | $1,559 | 17 | 352 | -13.8% |
| Texas | $136 | $427 | 56 | 1,518 | -18.0% |
| Oklahoma | $130 | $400 | 1 | 92 | -21.6% |
| Florida | $125 | $462 | 31 | 992 | -24.5% |
| North Carolina | $117 | $386 | 19 | 1,292 | -29.4% |
| Alabama | $100 | $357 | 14 | 585 | -39.3% |
| Illinois | $100 | $413 | 7 | 386 | -39.7% |
| Massachusetts | $98 | $595 | 19 | 284 | -41.0% |
| Georgia | $95 | $277 | 11 | 396 | -42.4% |
| South Dakota | $90 | $522 | 10 | 55 | -45.6% |
| Ohio | $78 | $198 | 25 | 423 | -53.1% |
| Washington | $69 | $198 | 36 | 418 | -58.4% |
| Rhode Island | $60 | $228 | 2 | 14 | -63.8% |
| Minnesota | $57 | $188 | 5 | 503 | -65.4% |
| Utah | $57 | $132 | 3 | 20 | -65.6% |
| Indiana | $55 | $172 | 5 | 50 | -66.6% |
⚠️ 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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