Ultrasound scan of organ tissue for measuring elasticity
Medicare pricing data for 6,926 providers across 50 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $26 in Nebraska to $104 in Puerto Rico. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Ultrasound scan of organ tissue for measuring elasticity (HCPCS code 76981) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $71.31, but hospitals typically charge $252.87 — a 3.5x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $71.31, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $14.26. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 3.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $53.90 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $104 | $133 | 19 | 265 | +45.2% |
| New York | $97 | $274 | 377 | 4,149 | +36.6% |
| Maryland | $95 | $257 | 200 | 1,080 | +32.7% |
| New Jersey | $93 | $403 | 361 | 3,120 | +30.2% |
| Arizona | $89 | $359 | 162 | 2,779 | +24.9% |
| Florida | $87 | $278 | 529 | 4,744 | +21.5% |
| South Dakota | $86 | $121 | 5 | 42 | +20.6% |
| District of Columbia | $86 | $276 | 19 | 51 | +19.9% |
| Nevada | $84 | $236 | 41 | 309 | +18.4% |
| Colorado | $83 | $227 | 84 | 589 | +16.1% |
| Rhode Island | $79 | $308 | 53 | 301 | +11.4% |
| California | $78 | $286 | 523 | 4,630 | +10.0% |
| Hawaii | $77 | $666 | 30 | 142 | +7.5% |
| Texas | $76 | $257 | 457 | 4,223 | +6.7% |
| Alabama | $76 | $155 | 193 | 1,577 | +6.0% |
| Kansas | $75 | $139 | 55 | 170 | +5.8% |
| Alaska | $72 | $630 | 31 | 140 | +1.3% |
| Louisiana | $70 | $219 | 126 | 1,112 | -1.8% |
| Montana | $70 | $241 | 25 | 174 | -2.2% |
| Virginia | $69 | $211 | 227 | 1,654 | -2.7% |
| West Virginia | $67 | $186 | 40 | 310 | -5.8% |
| Tennessee | $67 | $232 | 201 | 1,282 | -6.4% |
| Georgia | $66 | $225 | 145 | 1,124 | -7.6% |
| South Carolina | $64 | $283 | 87 | 762 | -10.8% |
| Washington | $61 | $217 | 165 | 768 | -14.8% |
| Massachusetts | $59 | $180 | 194 | 1,480 | -17.8% |
| Minnesota | $58 | $264 | 116 | 322 | -18.9% |
| Connecticut | $57 | $246 | 116 | 681 | -20.3% |
| Mississippi | $53 | $227 | 78 | 1,000 | -25.4% |
| Ohio | $53 | $249 | 297 | 2,096 | -26.1% |
| Missouri | $52 | $161 | 119 | 551 | -26.6% |
| North Carolina | $51 | $243 | 184 | 803 | -27.8% |
| Oklahoma | $51 | $174 | 46 | 242 | -28.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $51 | $235 | 432 | 3,185 | -29.0% |
| New Mexico | $50 | $236 | 38 | 206 | -29.9% |
| Indiana | $47 | $173 | 121 | 788 | -34.1% |
| Illinois | $47 | $174 | 263 | 1,413 | -34.1% |
| Iowa | $46 | $161 | 42 | 178 | -34.8% |
| Oregon | $45 | $136 | 94 | 505 | -37.4% |
| Kentucky | $43 | $159 | 75 | 414 | -39.5% |
| New Hampshire | $43 | $267 | 34 | 178 | -39.8% |
| Michigan | $40 | $160 | 136 | 727 | -44.5% |
| Arkansas | $38 | $125 | 74 | 803 | -46.9% |
| Wisconsin | $33 | $195 | 143 | 514 | -54.0% |
| Idaho | $32 | $121 | 36 | 99 | -54.8% |
| Delaware | $29 | $94 | 20 | 168 | -58.8% |
| Maine | $29 | $105 | 41 | 106 | -59.1% |
| North Dakota | $28 | $122 | 19 | 64 | -60.9% |
| Vermont | $28 | $171 | 14 | 96 | -61.2% |
| Nebraska | $26 | $94 | 16 | 57 | -63.3% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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