How much does a Venous ultrasound cost?
Venous ultrasound (DVT study) · CPT 93970 · A venous ultrasound (duplex) checks the leg veins for blood clots (deep vein thrombosis).
The typical insurer-negotiated price for a Venous ultrasound (DVT study) is about $552, with most between $290 and $892 ($943 cash/self-pay). Based on published rates from 3,193 U.S. hospitals. Hospital list charges run about $1,677 — roughly 3× higher.
Source: medians across 3,193hospitals' machine-readable price files (required by federal law since 2021). Figures are estimates and vary by hospital, region, insurer, and plan.
Venous ultrasound (DVT study) cost — frequently asked questions
How much does a Venous ultrasound (DVT study) cost with insurance?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate for a Venous ultrasound (DVT study) is about $552, with most falling between $290 and $892, based on published rates from 3,193 U.S. hospitals. What you actually pay depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance.
How much does a Venous ultrasound (DVT study) cost without insurance?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Venous ultrasound (DVT study) run around $943. Uninsured patients are often billed the much higher hospital "list" charge first (about $1,677), so it's worth asking for the cash or self-pay rate and negotiating.
Why is my hospital Venous ultrasound (DVT study) bill so much higher?
Hospital "list" (chargemaster) prices for a Venous ultrasound (DVT study) run about $1,677 — roughly 3× the $552 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 Venous ultrasound (DVT study)?
Yes. If you were charged well above the typical negotiated rate (about $552), 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 $552?
Upload your bill and Upfronte will check it against real hospital pricing data and negotiate overcharges. No savings, no fee.
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