Ultrasound Cost Without Insurance: Estimated Prices & Factors

Self-Pay Ultrasound Cost Estimates (US, 2024)

Prices vary by facility (hospital > imaging center > office), region, and protocol. Below are typical ranges for common studies.

Freestanding imaging centers (often 40–60% less than hospital).
Ask for "cash price" or "self-pay discount" upfront.
Compare 3+ facilities using price transparency tools (Turquoise Health, ClearHealthCosts).
Check for hospital financial assistance (nonprofit mandate).
Community health centers / teaching clinics may offer sliding scale.

76700 (abdomen complete), 76830 (transvaginal), 93970 (venous duplex), 76604 (breast), 93306 (echo). Provide codes when price shopping.

Always confirm what's included (interpretation, report, images) and if contrast is extra.

Exam Type	Typical Self-Pay Range	Notes
Transabdominal (abdomen/pelvis)	$150 – $350	Liver, GB, kidneys, uterus, ovaries
Transvaginal (pelvic)	$200 – $600	Higher resolution for uterus/ovaries
Doppler (vascular)	$250 – $700	Carotid, DVT, arterial, renal
Obstetric (2D dating/anatomy)	$200 – $500	Often bundled in prenatal packages
3D/4D Obstetric (elective)	$100 – $300	Keepsake; not diagnostic
Echocardiogram (TTE)	$500 – $1,500	Heart structure/function; higher technical skill
Musculoskeletal (joint/tendon)	$200 – $600	Shoulder, knee, Achilles, etc.
Thyroid/Neck	$150 – $400	Nodules, lymph nodes
Scrotal/Testicular	$200 – $500	Pain, mass, torsion eval
Breast	$150 – $400	Supplemental to mammo