How much does a Venous ultrasound cost in Pittsburgh?

Venous ultrasound (DVT study) · CPT 93970 · Metro area: Pittsburgh

In Pittsburgh, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Venous ultrasound (DVT study) is about $932, with most between $669 and $1,306 ($1,892 cash/self-pay). Based on 16 Pittsburgh hospitals — 69% higher than the national typical of $552. Hospital list charges run about $2,365 (2.5× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$932
Pittsburgh · $669–$1,306
Cash / self-pay
$1,892
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,365
2.5× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 16 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh — FAQs

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

In Pittsburgh, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Venous ultrasound (DVT study) is about $932, with most between $669 and $1,306, based on 16 Pittsburgh hospitals. That's 69% higher than the national typical of $552.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Venous ultrasound (DVT study) in Pittsburgh run around $1,892. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,365), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Pittsburgh hospital "list" charges for a Venous ultrasound (DVT study) run about $2,365 — roughly 2.5× the $932 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 Pittsburgh?

Yes. If a Pittsburgh hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $932), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Pittsburgh hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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