Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts
Medicare pricing data for 14,191 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $36 in Vermont to $182 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
Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts (HCPCS code 93978) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $142.34, but hospitals typically charge $428.40 — 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 $142.34, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $28.47. 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 $107.91 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $182 | $444 | 1,107 | 29,889 | +28.1% |
| New York | $179 | $530 | 1,036 | 34,086 | +26.1% |
| New Jersey | $179 | $498 | 638 | 14,383 | +25.5% |
| Wyoming | $176 | $945 | 8 | 70 | +23.9% |
| District of Columbia | $174 | $403 | 34 | 672 | +22.2% |
| Hawaii | $167 | $528 | 36 | 2,230 | +17.5% |
| Connecticut | $166 | $678 | 157 | 2,697 | +16.8% |
| Maryland | $160 | $414 | 322 | 9,682 | +12.6% |
| Arizona | $155 | $397 | 444 | 8,783 | +8.8% |
| Montana | $151 | $434 | 29 | 249 | +6.4% |
| Florida | $151 | $410 | 1,222 | 21,649 | +5.8% |
| Nevada | $147 | $409 | 113 | 1,840 | +3.4% |
| Puerto Rico | $139 | $220 | 28 | 106 | -2.1% |
| Colorado | $138 | $366 | 164 | 1,597 | -2.8% |
| Delaware | $137 | $369 | 67 | 2,227 | -3.7% |
| Texas | $137 | $454 | 1,040 | 11,212 | -4.1% |
| North Carolina | $135 | $499 | 527 | 7,296 | -5.1% |
| Louisiana | $135 | $390 | 243 | 2,914 | -5.5% |
| Virginia | $132 | $384 | 369 | 6,038 | -7.4% |
| Alabama | $131 | $361 | 247 | 2,589 | -8.0% |
| Michigan | $131 | $354 | 468 | 6,729 | -8.2% |
| Georgia | $129 | $479 | 451 | 7,325 | -9.7% |
| Alaska | $124 | $782 | 41 | 628 | -13.2% |
| Rhode Island | $122 | $494 | 41 | 701 | -14.1% |
| Utah | $122 | $320 | 57 | 364 | -14.4% |
| Maine | $121 | $450 | 45 | 785 | -14.7% |
| Oregon | $119 | $373 | 151 | 2,184 | -16.1% |
| Kansas | $117 | $527 | 110 | 1,316 | -17.8% |
| Illinois | $117 | $459 | 512 | 7,456 | -17.8% |
| Tennessee | $115 | $389 | 332 | 5,368 | -19.0% |
| Washington | $113 | $319 | 326 | 7,745 | -20.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $107 | $314 | 763 | 12,380 | -25.0% |
| Massachusetts | $107 | $453 | 308 | 5,075 | -25.0% |
| South Carolina | $104 | $421 | 305 | 5,874 | -26.8% |
| Indiana | $104 | $292 | 180 | 2,482 | -27.0% |
| Kentucky | $103 | $262 | 144 | 2,147 | -27.7% |
| Arkansas | $99 | $318 | 119 | 1,338 | -30.8% |
| Mississippi | $97 | $353 | 119 | 1,387 | -31.8% |
| Missouri | $90 | $315 | 252 | 2,455 | -37.0% |
| Minnesota | $87 | $401 | 265 | 1,960 | -39.1% |
| Wisconsin | $82 | $861 | 237 | 1,858 | -42.4% |
| Iowa | $81 | $313 | 109 | 1,830 | -43.2% |
| Nebraska | $79 | $282 | 60 | 964 | -44.2% |
| Oklahoma | $79 | $192 | 162 | 1,551 | -44.8% |
| New Mexico | $69 | $219 | 58 | 541 | -51.4% |
| New Hampshire | $66 | $422 | 56 | 642 | -53.4% |
| Ohio | $63 | $214 | 484 | 5,485 | -55.5% |
| Idaho | $59 | $201 | 50 | 696 | -58.8% |
| South Dakota | $59 | $238 | 52 | 648 | -58.8% |
| North Dakota | $51 | $194 | 30 | 71 | -64.4% |
| West Virginia | $50 | $166 | 49 | 656 | -64.9% |
| Vermont | $36 | $103 | 15 | 47 | -74.8% |
⚠️ 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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