Ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts
Medicare pricing data for 6,397 providers across 50 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $26 in Vermont to $113 in New Jersey. 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 aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts (HCPCS code 93979) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $81.83, but hospitals typically charge $303.11 — a 3.7x 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 $81.83, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $16.37. 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 3.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $61.76 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $113 | $345 | 186 | 3,037 | +37.6% |
| Rhode Island | $108 | $318 | 20 | 137 | +31.4% |
| Hawaii | $102 | $237 | 20 | 565 | +24.7% |
| Delaware | $100 | $322 | 20 | 95 | +21.9% |
| New York | $99 | $475 | 414 | 5,096 | +20.6% |
| California | $98 | $324 | 465 | 5,772 | +19.5% |
| Arizona | $97 | $333 | 116 | 2,445 | +18.7% |
| Florida | $95 | $317 | 465 | 7,176 | +16.3% |
| Connecticut | $93 | $495 | 98 | 646 | +13.7% |
| Texas | $91 | $330 | 453 | 4,566 | +11.1% |
| Wyoming | $87 | $668 | 9 | 23 | +6.6% |
| Maryland | $87 | $275 | 129 | 1,336 | +6.6% |
| Nevada | $86 | $296 | 35 | 165 | +5.4% |
| District of Columbia | $85 | $311 | 12 | 53 | +4.4% |
| Massachusetts | $84 | $398 | 133 | 915 | +3.2% |
| Colorado | $84 | $275 | 113 | 780 | +3.0% |
| Utah | $81 | $301 | 31 | 198 | -0.9% |
| Illinois | $78 | $379 | 227 | 1,185 | -5.3% |
| Michigan | $77 | $215 | 141 | 640 | -6.0% |
| North Carolina | $76 | $321 | 276 | 2,337 | -6.8% |
| Tennessee | $72 | $267 | 174 | 1,514 | -11.5% |
| Mississippi | $71 | $243 | 40 | 1,291 | -13.1% |
| Louisiana | $71 | $297 | 65 | 250 | -13.5% |
| Washington | $68 | $215 | 156 | 623 | -16.5% |
| Kentucky | $68 | $195 | 73 | 456 | -16.5% |
| Georgia | $67 | $279 | 210 | 1,059 | -17.6% |
| Alaska | $67 | $442 | 20 | 94 | -17.7% |
| Kansas | $63 | $271 | 78 | 419 | -22.7% |
| South Dakota | $62 | $213 | 21 | 121 | -24.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $60 | $239 | 390 | 1,799 | -26.2% |
| Alabama | $60 | $161 | 100 | 337 | -26.8% |
| Minnesota | $59 | $337 | 132 | 379 | -28.4% |
| Arkansas | $58 | $150 | 79 | 571 | -28.8% |
| Oregon | $53 | $196 | 93 | 327 | -35.2% |
| Oklahoma | $52 | $152 | 136 | 913 | -35.9% |
| Virginia | $50 | $140 | 199 | 1,578 | -38.3% |
| Indiana | $50 | $170 | 103 | 481 | -39.2% |
| New Hampshire | $49 | $214 | 41 | 313 | -40.3% |
| Nebraska | $46 | $151 | 41 | 203 | -44.4% |
| New Mexico | $46 | $251 | 38 | 181 | -44.4% |
| South Carolina | $44 | $185 | 126 | 1,464 | -46.0% |
| Ohio | $42 | $155 | 232 | 862 | -48.3% |
| Missouri | $41 | $148 | 134 | 498 | -49.8% |
| Wisconsin | $39 | $443 | 136 | 464 | -52.3% |
| Idaho | $39 | $156 | 41 | 204 | -52.8% |
| Iowa | $34 | $134 | 45 | 188 | -58.4% |
| West Virginia | $34 | $144 | 29 | 292 | -58.8% |
| Maine | $33 | $109 | 46 | 266 | -59.9% |
| North Dakota | $28 | $169 | 19 | 123 | -65.4% |
| Vermont | $26 | $58 | 19 | 230 | -68.0% |
⚠️ 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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