How much does a Transvaginal ultrasound cost?

Transvaginal ultrasound · CPT 76830 · A transvaginal ultrasound images the uterus and ovaries closely, used to evaluate pelvic pain, bleeding, or early pregnancy.

The typical insurer-negotiated price for a Transvaginal ultrasound is about $281, with most between $159 and $498 ($493 cash/self-pay). Based on published rates from 3,229 U.S. hospitals. Hospital list charges run about $900 — roughly 3.2× higher.

Insurer-negotiated
$281
typical · $159$498
Cash / self-pay
$493
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$900
3.2× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 3,229hospitals' machine-readable price files (required by federal law since 2021). Figures are estimates and vary by hospital, region, insurer, and plan.

Transvaginal ultrasound cost — frequently asked questions

How much does a Transvaginal ultrasound cost with insurance?

The typical insurer-negotiated rate for a Transvaginal ultrasound is about $281, with most falling between $159 and $498, based on published rates from 3,229 U.S. hospitals. What you actually pay depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance.

How much does a Transvaginal ultrasound cost without insurance?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Transvaginal ultrasound run around $493. Uninsured patients are often billed the much higher hospital "list" charge first (about $900), so it's worth asking for the cash or self-pay rate and negotiating.

Why is my hospital Transvaginal ultrasound bill so much higher?

Hospital "list" (chargemaster) prices for a Transvaginal ultrasound run about $900 — roughly 3.2× the $281 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 Transvaginal ultrasound?

Yes. If you were charged well above the typical negotiated rate (about $281), 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 $281?

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Transvaginal ultrasound cost by location

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