Ultrasound Cost in Ocala, FL

How much does a ultrasound cost without insurance in Ocala?

Based on the published files, the self-pay price for an ultrasound at the three Ocala hospitals on this page runs from $1,199.29 at AdventHealth Ocala (76700) to $6,057.06 at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital (76856). All 6 price rows have a published cash price, so none is missing data. HCA Florida West Marion Hospital lists $3,557.96 for 76700 and $6,057.06 for 76856. These figures are facility charges only. The physician who reads the images typically bills a professional fee separately, and that fee is not included in the amounts shown here.

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

The gross charge is the hospital's full list price, often called the chargemaster rate, and it is rarely what an insured plan pays. On this page the gap does not appear between gross and cash. All 3 hospitals publish a cash price that is 100% of the gross charge for both codes, so no self-pay discount is listed. For example, HCA Florida Ocala Hospital shows $3,557.96 as both gross and cash for 76700. The much lower figures are the insurer-negotiated rates, such as the $245.18 to $3,202.16 range for 76700 at that hospital.

Does insurance cover a ultrasound?

Whether insurance covers an ultrasound depends on your specific plan, so the plan's documents or the insurer are the sources to check. All 3 hospitals on this page publish at least one insured rate. AdventHealth Ocala lists insured rates from $109.17 to $318.89, while HCA Florida Ocala Hospital lists rates up to $5,488.24 for 76856. If you have a high-deductible plan and have not met your deductible, you usually pay the plan's negotiated rate for the service until the deductible is met.

Are there additional fees beyond the ultrasound facility charge?

Yes. The facility charge on this page covers the hospital's equipment, room and technologist time, but other bills may follow. The radiologist or physician who interprets the images usually sends a separate professional fee. If a provider other than the hospital performs or supervises part of the visit, that provider may bill separately as well. Some visits also add a separate charge for an office or clinic encounter, and any related lab work or other imaging is billed on its own. Asking for an itemized bill after the visit shows which charges came from which provider.

What is the cash price for an abdominal ultrasound at AdventHealth Ocala?

AdventHealth Ocala publishes a cash price of $1,199.29 for the complete abdominal ultrasound (CPT 76700). That equals its gross charge, so no self-pay discount is published. This is a facility charge only and does not include separate professional fees. Insured rates there are listed from $109.17 to $318.89.

What are the lowest and highest ultrasound prices in Ocala?

On this page, the lowest published cash price is $1,199.29 at AdventHealth Ocala for the abdominal ultrasound (76700). The highest is $6,057.06 at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital for the pelvic ultrasound (76856). The highest is about 5x the lowest. All figures are facility charges only, and all 6 rows have a published cash price.

What is the difference between CPT 76700 and 76856 ultrasound prices in Ocala?

CPT 76700 is a complete abdominal ultrasound and 76856 is a complete pelvic ultrasound. At AdventHealth Ocala the cash prices are $1,199.29 for 76700 and $1,418 for 76856. At HCA Florida Ocala Hospital they are $3,557.96 and $6,057.06. These are facility charges only, not including professional fees.

How much does Aetna pay for an ultrasound in Ocala?

Across the 3 Ocala hospitals on this page, Aetna's published rates run from $116.82 at AdventHealth Ocala to $1,817.12 at HCA Florida West Marion Hospital, with a median of $1,067.39. The highest is about 16x the lowest. These are facility rates only, and actual billing can differ.

How much does HCA Florida West Marion Hospital charge for an abdominal ultrasound?

HCA Florida West Marion Hospital lists a gross charge and cash price of $3,557.96 for the complete abdominal ultrasound (76700), so no self-pay discount is published. Insured rates for this code there run from $426.96 to $3,202.16. These are facility charges only and exclude separate professional fees.