How much does a Carotid artery ultrasound cost in Austin?

Carotid artery ultrasound · CPT 93880 · Metro area: Austin

In Austin, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Carotid artery ultrasound is about $903, with most between $603 and $1,456 ($1,467 cash/self-pay). Based on 12 Austin hospitals — 65% higher than the national typical of $548. Hospital list charges run about $1,830 (2× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$903
Austin · $603$1,456
Cash / self-pay
$1,467
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$1,830
2× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 12 Austin hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Carotid artery ultrasound cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Carotid artery ultrasound cost in Austin — FAQs

How much does a Carotid artery ultrasound cost in Austin?

In Austin, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Carotid artery ultrasound is about $903, with most between $603 and $1,456, based on 12 Austin hospitals. That's 65% higher than the national typical of $548.

How much does a Carotid artery ultrasound cost without insurance in Austin?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Carotid artery ultrasound in Austin run around $1,467. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $1,830), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Austin hospital bill for a Carotid artery ultrasound so high?

Austin hospital "list" charges for a Carotid artery ultrasound run about $1,830 — roughly 2× the $903 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of a Carotid artery ultrasound in Austin?

Yes. If a Austin hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $903), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Austin hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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