How much does a Pelvic ultrasound cost?

Pelvic ultrasound · CPT 76856 · A pelvic ultrasound images the uterus, ovaries, and bladder using sound waves.

The typical insurer-negotiated price for a Pelvic ultrasound is about $300, with most between $158 and $570 ($592 cash/self-pay). Based on published rates from 3,256 U.S. hospitals. Hospital list charges run about $1,036 — roughly 3.5× higher.

Insurer-negotiated
$300
typical · $158$570
Cash / self-pay
$592
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$1,036
3.5× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 3,256hospitals' machine-readable price files (required by federal law since 2021). Figures are estimates and vary by hospital, region, insurer, and plan.

Pelvic ultrasound cost — frequently asked questions

How much does a Pelvic ultrasound cost with insurance?

The typical insurer-negotiated rate for a Pelvic ultrasound is about $300, with most falling between $158 and $570, based on published rates from 3,256 U.S. hospitals. What you actually pay depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance.

How much does a Pelvic ultrasound cost without insurance?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Pelvic ultrasound run around $592. Uninsured patients are often billed the much higher hospital "list" charge first (about $1,036), so it's worth asking for the cash or self-pay rate and negotiating.

Why is my hospital Pelvic ultrasound bill so much higher?

Hospital "list" (chargemaster) prices for a Pelvic ultrasound run about $1,036 — roughly 3.5× the $300 insurers actually pay. The list price is a starting point almost no one pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of a Pelvic ultrasound?

Yes. If you were charged well above the typical negotiated rate (about $300), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real hospital pricing data and can negotiate it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

Were you charged more than $300?

Upload your bill and Upfronte will check it against real hospital pricing data and negotiate overcharges. No savings, no fee.

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Pelvic ultrasound cost by location

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