Ultrasound of hemodialysis access
Medicare pricing data for 7,885 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $22 in Vermont to $126 in Hawaii. 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 hemodialysis access (HCPCS code 93990) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $94.49, but hospitals typically charge $347.79 — 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 $94.49, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $18.90. 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 $72.23 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $126 | $288 | 28 | 730 | +33.5% |
| Connecticut | $122 | $565 | 122 | 2,088 | +29.2% |
| California | $122 | $432 | 781 | 13,575 | +28.8% |
| New York | $117 | $487 | 402 | 8,528 | +24.0% |
| New Jersey | $113 | $418 | 232 | 1,997 | +19.8% |
| Arizona | $112 | $274 | 156 | 2,318 | +18.3% |
| Puerto Rico | $108 | $215 | 7 | 26 | +14.1% |
| Florida | $104 | $334 | 706 | 7,964 | +9.9% |
| Massachusetts | $102 | $488 | 150 | 1,159 | +7.9% |
| Colorado | $102 | $296 | 132 | 1,264 | +7.8% |
| Georgia | $101 | $403 | 295 | 5,458 | +7.1% |
| Maryland | $99 | $303 | 154 | 2,710 | +5.3% |
| Alabama | $98 | $218 | 105 | 1,565 | +3.7% |
| Virginia | $94 | $361 | 197 | 2,589 | -0.3% |
| Texas | $94 | $394 | 636 | 6,423 | -0.8% |
| Arkansas | $93 | $330 | 47 | 571 | -1.2% |
| Kentucky | $93 | $235 | 95 | 1,811 | -1.6% |
| Wyoming | $92 | $426 | 22 | 157 | -2.1% |
| Washington | $92 | $305 | 217 | 2,801 | -2.4% |
| Delaware | $92 | $200 | 33 | 342 | -3.0% |
| Montana | $89 | $263 | 30 | 251 | -5.8% |
| District of Columbia | $89 | $289 | 26 | 240 | -6.2% |
| Michigan | $87 | $252 | 276 | 3,414 | -8.0% |
| Tennessee | $84 | $289 | 183 | 1,648 | -10.9% |
| Nevada | $79 | $269 | 54 | 246 | -16.6% |
| Alaska | $78 | $497 | 14 | 750 | -17.0% |
| North Carolina | $77 | $354 | 249 | 1,917 | -18.5% |
| Indiana | $76 | $254 | 114 | 1,371 | -19.5% |
| Utah | $76 | $280 | 55 | 559 | -19.9% |
| Kansas | $75 | $344 | 55 | 499 | -20.5% |
| Missouri | $74 | $303 | 169 | 1,743 | -21.3% |
| Oklahoma | $70 | $297 | 73 | 694 | -26.2% |
| Louisiana | $68 | $228 | 140 | 1,940 | -28.1% |
| New Hampshire | $67 | $310 | 48 | 187 | -28.6% |
| South Carolina | $59 | $231 | 116 | 1,195 | -37.4% |
| New Mexico | $57 | $177 | 28 | 345 | -40.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $55 | $187 | 412 | 2,657 | -42.3% |
| Minnesota | $54 | $253 | 192 | 828 | -42.4% |
| Ohio | $53 | $175 | 279 | 1,900 | -43.5% |
| Oregon | $53 | $186 | 122 | 1,293 | -44.1% |
| Nebraska | $52 | $199 | 50 | 413 | -45.1% |
| Idaho | $48 | $182 | 31 | 224 | -49.4% |
| Iowa | $44 | $248 | 50 | 406 | -53.8% |
| Illinois | $43 | $418 | 260 | 1,797 | -54.2% |
| West Virginia | $42 | $175 | 41 | 227 | -55.1% |
| Rhode Island | $41 | $267 | 13 | 75 | -56.5% |
| Wisconsin | $38 | $390 | 122 | 656 | -60.3% |
| Mississippi | $36 | $155 | 48 | 985 | -61.4% |
| Maine | $36 | $131 | 41 | 399 | -61.6% |
| South Dakota | $35 | $136 | 31 | 219 | -63.0% |
| North Dakota | $22 | $82 | 20 | 79 | -76.9% |
| Vermont | $22 | $32 | 7 | 99 | -76.9% |
⚠️ 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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