How much does an Ultrasound of the kidneys cost in San Antonio?

Ultrasound of the kidneys/retroperitoneum · CPT 76770 · Metro area: San Antonio

In San Antonio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ultrasound of the kidneys/retroperitoneum is about $140, with most between $140 and $297 ($2,987 cash/self-pay). Based on 40 San Antonio hospitals — 54% lower than the national typical of $305. Hospital list charges run about $2,987 (21.3× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$140
San Antonio · $140$297
Cash / self-pay
$2,987
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,987
21.3× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 40 San Antonio hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Ultrasound of the kidneys/retroperitoneum cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Ultrasound of the kidneys/retroperitoneum cost in San Antonio — FAQs

How much does an Ultrasound of the kidneys/retroperitoneum cost in San Antonio?

In San Antonio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ultrasound of the kidneys/retroperitoneum is about $140, with most between $140 and $297, based on 40 San Antonio hospitals. That's 54% lower than the national typical of $305.

How much does an Ultrasound of the kidneys/retroperitoneum cost without insurance in San Antonio?

Cash or self-pay prices for an Ultrasound of the kidneys/retroperitoneum in San Antonio run around $2,987. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,987), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my San Antonio hospital bill for an Ultrasound of the kidneys/retroperitoneum so high?

San Antonio hospital "list" charges for an Ultrasound of the kidneys/retroperitoneum run about $2,987 — roughly 21.3× the $140 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 an Ultrasound of the kidneys/retroperitoneum in San Antonio?

Yes. If a San Antonio hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $140), 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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