Ultrasound Cost in Austin, TX

This page displays published hospital pricing data for ultrasound procedures at Austin metro area facilities. The facility fee covers ultrasound equipment usage, examination room costs, and technologist services required for the scan. Two billing codes are included: pelvic ultrasound complete (HCPCS code 76856) and abdominal ultrasound complete (HCPCS code 76700), which represent different anatomical areas for billing purposes. The pricing data comes from CMS-mandated hospital price transparency files that hospitals must publish publicly.

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Scope note: These are hospital facility fees only. Standalone imaging centers (not hospitals) often charge significantly less for outpatient imaging but are not covered by the CMS Hospital Price Transparency Rule, so they are not included in this data. We currently track only hospital-published prices.

Abdominal Ultrasound, Complete (HCPCS 76700)

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Hospital	Gross Charge	Cash Price	Low Insured	High Insured
BSW Emergency Medical Cen	$829.36	$497.62	$103.26	$539.08	Schedule →
BSW Medical Center Austin	$829.36	$497.62	$93.42	$622.02	Schedule →
BSW Medical Center Buda	$829.36	$497.62	$93.42	$622.02	Schedule →
BSW Medical Center Lakewa	$829.36	$497.62	$93.42	$746.42	Schedule →
BSW Medical Center Marble	$1,103.34	$662	$92.09	$993.01	Schedule →
BSW Medical Center Pfluge	$829.36	$497.62	$93.42	$746.42	Schedule →
BSW Medical Center Round	$829.36	$497.62	$93.42	$746.42	Schedule →
BSW Medical Center Taylor	$829.36	$497.62	$165.46	$663.49	Schedule →

Pelvic Ultrasound, Complete (HCPCS 76856)

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Hospital	Gross Charge	Cash Price	Low Insured	High Insured
BSW Emergency Medical Cen	$803.03	$481.82	$103.26	$521.97	Schedule →
BSW Medical Center Austin	$803.03	$481.82	$93.42	$602.27	Schedule →
BSW Medical Center Buda	$803.03	$481.82	$93.42	$602.27	Schedule →
BSW Medical Center Lakewa	$803.03	$481.82	$93.42	$722.73	Schedule →
BSW Medical Center Marble	$999.8	$599.88	$92.09	$899.82	Schedule →
BSW Medical Center Pfluge	$803.03	$481.82	$93.42	$722.73	Schedule →
BSW Medical Center Round	$803.03	$481.82	$93.42	$722.73	Schedule →
BSW Medical Center Taylor	$803.03	$481.82	$160.2	$642.42	Schedule →

What These Prices Mean

Understanding the price columns: The gross charge represents the hospital's list price before any discounts. Cash prices show what uninsured patients pay upfront, typically around 60% of the gross charge across BSW facilities. For example, BSW Medical Center Marble Falls charges a gross rate of $999.80 for pelvic ultrasound but offers it for $599.88 in cash. The insured range shows negotiated rates different insurance plans pay, spanning from $92.09 to $899.82 for the same procedure. Patients with high-deductible plans who have not met their deductible pay the negotiated rate, not the gross charge. Code variations and cost differences: Abdominal ultrasound complete (76700) costs slightly more than pelvic ultrasound complete (76856) at all facilities. The cash price difference ranges from $15.80 at most BSW locations to $62.12 at BSW Medical Center Marble Falls. Both codes represent complete examinations of their respective body regions, with abdominal scans covering a larger anatomical area requiring additional imaging time and technical expertise.

Why Ultrasound Prices Vary

Hospital pricing structures: Gross charges vary significantly between facilities, with BSW Medical Center Marble Falls charging $999.80 for pelvic ultrasound compared to $803.03 at other BSW locations. However, the cash price gap narrows considerably, from $599.88 to $481.82, because all facilities apply approximately 60% discounts to their gross charges. This consistent discount percentage across the health system suggests standardized cash pricing policies despite different chargemaster rates. Facility type and alternatives: The facilities in this dataset are all part of the Baylor Scott & White health system, representing a mix of full-service medical centers and emergency medical centers. Academic medical centers and independent hospitals may have different pricing structures. Outpatient imaging centers and freestanding radiology facilities, which are not included in this hospital-specific dataset, often charge different rates for the same procedures. Cash prices across all Austin-area BSW facilities range from $481.82 to $662 depending on the specific ultrasound type and location.

Paying cash? Health insurance could lower your Ultrasound cost.

Published cash prices on this page range from $481.82 to $662. Insurers on this page have negotiated rates starting from $93.42, many times lower than cash prices at the same hospitals. If you are uninsured, a marketplace health plan could reduce your out-of-pocket cost for this procedure.

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Compare Insurer Rates for Ultrasound in Austin

How much does each insurance company pay for ultrasound at Austin hospitals?

Insurer	Lowest Rate	At Hospital	Highest Rate	Hospitals
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$92.09	BSW Medical Center Marble Falls	$354.97	7
Superior Health Plan	$96.28	BSW Medical Center Austin	$182.87	7
Humana	$96.94	BSW Medical Center Marble Falls	$580.55	7
TriWest Healthcare Alliance	$96.94	BSW Medical Center Marble Falls	$174.17	7
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas	$101.79	BSW Medical Center Marble Falls	$430.39	7
ProCare Advantage	$101.79	BSW Medical Center Marble Falls	$182.87	7
Aetna	$103.26	BSW Medical Center Lakeway	$606.84	7
UnitedHealthcare	$111.48	BSW Medical Center Marble Falls	$458.64	7

Rates shown are the lowest and highest negotiated rates each insurer has published across Austin hospitals for this procedure. Your actual cost depends on your plan's deductible, copay, and coinsurance.

What Insurers Actually Pay

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Published negotiated rates for Abdominal Ultrasound, Complete (HCPCS 76700) at BSW Medical Center Round , outpatient facility fee:

Abdominal Ultrasound, Complete (76700), BSW Medical Center Round Payer Rates

Insurance Payer	Plan Type	Negotiated Rate
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	Medicare Advantage	$93.42
Humana	Medicare	$98.34
Superior Health Plan	Medicare HMO/Medicare PPO	$98.34
TriWest	Community Care Network	$98.34
CORVEL	Worker's Compensation	$103.02
Prime Health Services	Worker's Compensation	$103.02
American Health Plan	Medicare Advantage	$103.26
Blue Cross Blue Shield	Medicare Advantage	$103.26
HealthSpring	Medicare Advantage	$103.26
ProCare Advantage	Medicare Advantage	$103.26
Superior Health Plan	Medicaid	$106.88
United Healthcare	Medicare Advantage	$113.09
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	BSW Premier - Small Group	$118.01
Injury Management Organization	Med Select Network	$122.14
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	BSW Premier - Individual	$123.42
CareWorks fka Rockport	Worker's Compensation	$147.02
Sedgwick	Preferred Network	$147.02
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	BSW Plus - Small Group	$162.26
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	BSW Premier - Large Group/BSW Premier Direct to Employer (Rate 1)/BSWH Employee	$301.72
Blue Cross Blue Shield	Blue Premier	$353.05
Blue Cross Blue Shield	High Performance Network	$353.05
Blue Cross Blue Shield	My BlueHealth	$353.05
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	BSW Plus - Large Group/BSW Premier Direct to Employer (Rate 2)	$354.97
Blue Cross Blue Shield	Blue Advantage	$357.54
Blue Cross Blue Shield	Blue Essentials (HMO)	$409.09
Cigna	Local Plus	$426.29
Blue Cross Blue Shield	BlueChoice (PPO)	$430.39
Aetna	Commercial	$456.15
QuikTrip	Employee Benefit Plan	$456.15
QuikTrip	Employee Benefit Plan	$456.15
MidCoast	Commercial	$456.15
MidCoast	Commercial	$456.15
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Commercial	$481.03
Independent Medical System	Commercial PPO	$497.62
Independent Medical System	Commercial PPO	$497.62
Cigna	HMO/PPO	$500.1
Curative	Commercial	$539.08
Curative	Commercial	$539.08
Humana	Commercial HMO	$539.08
United Healthcare	Commercial	$573.09
First Health	PPO	$580.55
First Health	PPO	$580.55
HealthSmart	Accel Network	$580.55
Humana	Commercial PPO	$580.55
BlueBell Creameries	Self Insured	$622.02
HealthSmart	Preferred Network	$622.02
Private Health Care System	PHCS Network	$622.02
Three Rivers	Three Rivers Provider Network	$746.42
Three Rivers	Three Rivers Provider Network	$746.42

Key finding: Baylor Scott & White Health Plan Medicare Advantage pays the lowest negotiated rate at $92.09, while Three Rivers Provider Network pays up to $993.01 for the same abdominal ultrasound procedure.

How to Use This Information

✓ These are facility fees only. The physician's fee is billed separately.
✓ Contact your insurer or the hospital billing department for your specific out-of-pocket cost.
✓ Many hospitals offer financial assistance programs for patients who qualify.

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What Patients Ask About Ultrasound Costs

How much does a ultrasound cost without insurance in Austin?

Cash prices for ultrasound without insurance in Austin vary by procedure type and hospital location. For pelvic ultrasound complete, most BSW facilities charge $481.82, while BSW Medical Center Marble Falls charges $599.88. Abdominal ultrasound complete costs $497.62 at most locations and $662 at Marble Falls. The overall cash price range spans from $481.82 to $662 across all ultrasound types and facilities. Abdominal ultrasounds consistently cost more than pelvic ultrasounds at each location. These facility fees cover only the hospital's charges for equipment, room, and technologist services. Physician professional fees for the radiologist who interprets the images are billed separately.

Why is the gross charge so much higher than the cash price?

The gross charge represents the hospital's published chargemaster price, which serves as the starting point before discounts are applied. At BSW facilities, cash prices are consistently about 60% of the gross charge across all locations. For instance, a $999.80 gross charge becomes a $599.88 cash price, and an $829.36 gross charge becomes $497.62 in cash. This substantial reduction reflects the reality that hospitals expect to negotiate lower rates with insurers and offer cash discounts to uninsured patients. Almost no patients actually pay the full gross charge amount. Even when one facility has higher gross charges than another, the percentage discount typically results in proportionally higher cash prices as well.

Does insurance cover a ultrasound?

Insurance coverage for ultrasound procedures depends on the specific plan terms and plan coverage requirements as determined by the treating physician. Negotiated rates between insurers and hospitals vary dramatically, ranging from $92.09 to $993.01 for the same procedure at different facilities with different payers. Many insurance plans require prior authorization for non-emergency ultrasound examinations to confirm plan coverage requirements before covering the procedure. Patients with high-deductible health plans who have not yet met their annual deductible will pay the negotiated insurance rate rather than the higher gross charge. The final out-of-pocket cost depends on deductible status, copayment requirements, and coinsurance percentages specified in the individual insurance policy.

Are there additional fees beyond the ultrasound facility charge?

The facility charges shown cover only the hospital's fees for equipment, room, and ultrasound technologist services. A separate professional fee is billed by the radiologist who interprets the ultrasound images and provides the written report to the ordering physician. This radiologist reading fee is not included in the facility charges. If the ultrasound is performed in an emergency department setting, additional emergency room facility fees apply beyond the ultrasound-specific charges. Patients receiving ultrasounds as part of emergency care should expect separate billing for the emergency department visit itself. All of these additional professional and facility fees are billed separately from the ultrasound procedure charges displayed in hospital price transparency data.

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