How much does a Venous ultrasound cost in California?

Venous ultrasound (DVT study) · CPT 93970 · State: California

In California, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Venous ultrasound (DVT study) is about $600, with most between $331 and $1,391 ($1,381 cash/self-pay). Based on 199 California hospitals — 9% higher than the national typical of $552. Hospital list charges run about $2,704 (4.5× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$600
California · $331–$1,391
Cash / self-pay
$1,381
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,704
4.5× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 199 California hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Venous ultrasound (DVT study) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Venous ultrasound (DVT study) cost in California — FAQs

How much does a Venous ultrasound (DVT study) cost in California?

In California, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Venous ultrasound (DVT study) is about $600, with most between $331 and $1,391, based on 199 California hospitals. That's 9% higher than the national typical of $552.

How much does a Venous ultrasound (DVT study) cost without insurance in California?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Venous ultrasound (DVT study) in California run around $1,381. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,704), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my California hospital bill for a Venous ultrasound (DVT study) so high?

California hospital "list" charges for a Venous ultrasound (DVT study) run about $2,704 — roughly 4.5× the $600 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 Venous ultrasound (DVT study) in California?

Yes. If a California hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $600), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real California hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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