Complete ultrasound of artery and vein blood flow pre-op assessment on both sides of body for hemodialysis access
Medicare pricing data for 3,448 providers across 50 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $36 in Vermont to $234 in Alaska. 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 artery and vein blood flow pre-op assessment on both sides of body for hemodialysis access (HCPCS code 93985) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $156.05, but hospitals typically charge $506.32 — a 3.2x 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 $156.05, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $31.21. 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 3.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $120.81 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $234 | $1,399 | 14 | 129 | +50.0% |
| Arizona | $222 | $564 | 52 | 812 | +42.4% |
| California | $218 | $591 | 251 | 1,702 | +39.5% |
| New York | $209 | $628 | 163 | 799 | +33.7% |
| Florida | $195 | $615 | 237 | 1,203 | +24.7% |
| Texas | $188 | $642 | 195 | 1,160 | +20.4% |
| Hawaii | $186 | $486 | 6 | 37 | +19.3% |
| Maryland | $186 | $411 | 68 | 375 | +19.0% |
| Connecticut | $182 | $548 | 41 | 230 | +16.5% |
| New Jersey | $180 | $585 | 136 | 653 | +15.5% |
| Washington | $180 | $467 | 96 | 447 | +15.3% |
| Georgia | $178 | $574 | 127 | 723 | +13.8% |
| Nevada | $174 | $571 | 21 | 124 | +11.5% |
| Michigan | $168 | $429 | 125 | 663 | +7.4% |
| Illinois | $163 | $1,454 | 96 | 463 | +4.4% |
| Arkansas | $157 | $423 | 21 | 173 | +0.7% |
| Colorado | $157 | $400 | 64 | 298 | +0.5% |
| North Carolina | $153 | $438 | 98 | 510 | -2.0% |
| Alabama | $152 | $315 | 52 | 215 | -2.6% |
| Minnesota | $150 | $472 | 73 | 257 | -4.1% |
| Rhode Island | $146 | $624 | 8 | 26 | -6.3% |
| South Carolina | $137 | $415 | 65 | 438 | -12.3% |
| Indiana | $136 | $447 | 87 | 397 | -12.7% |
| Kentucky | $136 | $368 | 54 | 328 | -13.0% |
| Louisiana | $132 | $358 | 71 | 555 | -15.5% |
| Virginia | $129 | $398 | 118 | 653 | -17.3% |
| Oklahoma | $128 | $492 | 43 | 173 | -18.0% |
| District of Columbia | $127 | $312 | 10 | 58 | -18.8% |
| Tennessee | $123 | $379 | 87 | 435 | -21.0% |
| Kansas | $123 | $394 | 30 | 309 | -21.2% |
| Nebraska | $117 | $381 | 21 | 63 | -25.1% |
| Oregon | $116 | $462 | 17 | 83 | -25.9% |
| Massachusetts | $110 | $481 | 81 | 313 | -29.4% |
| Montana | $107 | $263 | 11 | 43 | -31.2% |
| Utah | $101 | $343 | 12 | 69 | -35.1% |
| New Mexico | $93 | $326 | 12 | 87 | -40.7% |
| Iowa | $87 | $334 | 32 | 119 | -44.5% |
| Mississippi | $83 | $319 | 39 | 208 | -46.7% |
| Wisconsin | $82 | $553 | 76 | 268 | -47.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $80 | $340 | 194 | 768 | -48.9% |
| Ohio | $76 | $265 | 194 | 615 | -51.6% |
| New Hampshire | $74 | $353 | 29 | 86 | -52.8% |
| Delaware | $71 | $233 | 20 | 110 | -54.6% |
| Maine | $70 | $252 | 19 | 89 | -54.9% |
| South Dakota | $68 | $181 | 13 | 125 | -56.4% |
| Missouri | $63 | $322 | 81 | 368 | -59.4% |
| West Virginia | $56 | $258 | 28 | 142 | -64.1% |
| Idaho | $55 | $231 | 33 | 134 | -65.0% |
| North Dakota | $36 | $129 | 7 | 20 | -77.0% |
| Vermont | $36 | $41 | 6 | 17 | -77.2% |
⚠️ 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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