Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers, follow-up
Medicare pricing data for 17,534 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 8.0x markup — hospitals charge $67.01 but Medicare allows only $8.41. Uninsured patients may face bills 8.0 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $7 in Indiana to $24 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 of heart blood flow, valves and chambers, follow-up (HCPCS code 93321) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $8.41, but hospitals typically charge $67.01 — a 8.0x 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 $8.41, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $1.68. 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 8.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $6.55 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $24 | $56 | 6 | 49 | +186.9% |
| Alaska | $19 | $350 | 54 | 686 | +122.7% |
| New York | $11 | $123 | 950 | 12,668 | +29.7% |
| New Jersey | $10 | $84 | 220 | 1,953 | +21.6% |
| California | $10 | $68 | 1,317 | 24,417 | +21.6% |
| Washington | $10 | $46 | 576 | 14,234 | +15.7% |
| Maryland | $10 | $44 | 223 | 3,605 | +14.1% |
| Louisiana | $9 | $72 | 173 | 974 | +11.1% |
| South Carolina | $9 | $103 | 361 | 4,212 | +10.7% |
| Texas | $9 | $66 | 1,144 | 15,347 | +8.2% |
| Florida | $9 | $51 | 1,311 | 23,936 | +8.1% |
| Wyoming | $9 | $294 | 14 | 282 | +6.2% |
| Arizona | $9 | $201 | 319 | 6,623 | +5.5% |
| Alabama | $9 | $40 | 148 | 1,763 | +3.1% |
| North Carolina | $9 | $67 | 745 | 10,898 | +2.4% |
| Massachusetts | $8 | $42 | 458 | 9,025 | -1.0% |
| Oklahoma | $8 | $42 | 139 | 2,409 | -2.0% |
| Wisconsin | $8 | $158 | 473 | 11,917 | -2.4% |
| Virginia | $8 | $44 | 530 | 9,508 | -2.7% |
| Colorado | $8 | $42 | 350 | 6,099 | -3.7% |
| Illinois | $8 | $47 | 762 | 14,743 | -3.8% |
| Connecticut | $8 | $99 | 238 | 4,328 | -3.9% |
| Iowa | $8 | $51 | 239 | 5,166 | -4.0% |
| Mississippi | $8 | $76 | 157 | 2,363 | -4.2% |
| Georgia | $8 | $40 | 617 | 7,657 | -5.6% |
| Oregon | $8 | $54 | 217 | 5,358 | -7.5% |
| Minnesota | $8 | $76 | 500 | 14,359 | -8.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $8 | $56 | 956 | 16,694 | -9.3% |
| Idaho | $8 | $25 | 99 | 1,891 | -9.6% |
| New Hampshire | $8 | $127 | 82 | 3,224 | -9.8% |
| Rhode Island | $8 | $25 | 52 | 197 | -10.5% |
| Missouri | $7 | $70 | 379 | 7,317 | -11.3% |
| West Virginia | $7 | $29 | 91 | 1,517 | -11.7% |
| Nebraska | $7 | $34 | 123 | 2,033 | -11.8% |
| Michigan | $7 | $52 | 583 | 9,645 | -12.1% |
| Ohio | $7 | $60 | 937 | 20,278 | -12.6% |
| Delaware | $7 | $113 | 62 | 1,384 | -13.8% |
| Hawaii | $7 | $81 | 23 | 206 | -14.0% |
| Utah | $7 | $26 | 139 | 2,573 | -14.0% |
| Montana | $7 | $26 | 54 | 1,529 | -14.6% |
| Kentucky | $7 | $25 | 250 | 4,244 | -15.1% |
| Nevada | $7 | $28 | 78 | 847 | -15.2% |
| North Dakota | $7 | $47 | 74 | 3,387 | -15.6% |
| District of Columbia | $7 | $139 | 22 | 474 | -15.9% |
| Kansas | $7 | $62 | 209 | 4,660 | -16.3% |
| Arkansas | $7 | $47 | 146 | 2,158 | -16.3% |
| Tennessee | $7 | $35 | 331 | 5,725 | -16.5% |
| New Mexico | $7 | $26 | 59 | 745 | -16.8% |
| Maine | $7 | $42 | 100 | 1,038 | -17.6% |
| South Dakota | $7 | $32 | 63 | 3,144 | -18.3% |
| Vermont | $7 | $44 | 30 | 628 | -18.3% |
| Indiana | $7 | $59 | 339 | 6,809 | -18.9% |
⚠️ 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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