How much does a Carotid artery ultrasound cost in San Antonio?

Carotid artery ultrasound · CPT 93880 · Metro area: San Antonio

In San Antonio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Carotid artery ultrasound is about $293, with most between $202 and $449 ($3,034 cash/self-pay). Based on 40 San Antonio hospitals — 47% lower than the national typical of $548. Hospital list charges run about $4,046 (13.8× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$293
San Antonio · $202$449
Cash / self-pay
$3,034
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$4,046
13.8× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 40 San Antonio 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 San Antonio — FAQs

How much does a Carotid artery ultrasound cost in San Antonio?

In San Antonio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Carotid artery ultrasound is about $293, with most between $202 and $449, based on 40 San Antonio hospitals. That's 47% lower than the national typical of $548.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Carotid artery ultrasound in San Antonio run around $3,034. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $4,046), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

San Antonio hospital "list" charges for a Carotid artery ultrasound run about $4,046 — roughly 13.8× the $293 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 San Antonio?

Yes. If a San Antonio hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $293), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real San Antonio hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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