Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function
Medicare pricing data for 27,682 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 16.6x markup — hospitals charge $99.49 but Medicare allows only $6.00. Uninsured patients may face bills 16.6 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $3 in Vermont to $12 in California. 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 with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function (HCPCS code 93325) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $6.00, but hospitals typically charge $99.49 — a 16.6x 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 $6.00, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $1.20. 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 16.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $4.71 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $12 | $114 | 2,443 | 59,710 | +105.7% |
| New York | $12 | $205 | 1,867 | 44,364 | +102.7% |
| Alaska | $10 | $393 | 59 | 1,268 | +74.8% |
| Puerto Rico | $9 | $37 | 40 | 240 | +49.5% |
| Rhode Island | $8 | $73 | 110 | 1,171 | +30.5% |
| Maryland | $8 | $101 | 434 | 8,066 | +30.2% |
| Montana | $8 | $57 | 96 | 4,124 | +27.7% |
| Wyoming | $7 | $335 | 28 | 422 | +15.7% |
| Texas | $6 | $131 | 2,044 | 37,971 | +4.7% |
| Arizona | $6 | $194 | 580 | 13,764 | +3.8% |
| New Jersey | $6 | $114 | 603 | 9,642 | +1.7% |
| North Carolina | $6 | $116 | 1,078 | 18,637 | +0.8% |
| Washington | $6 | $67 | 696 | 18,160 | -1.0% |
| Kansas | $6 | $82 | 288 | 8,087 | -4.0% |
| Arkansas | $5 | $45 | 254 | 7,063 | -9.7% |
| Massachusetts | $5 | $61 | 736 | 17,817 | -15.2% |
| South Carolina | $5 | $133 | 493 | 10,313 | -15.8% |
| Louisiana | $5 | $72 | 331 | 4,286 | -16.7% |
| Florida | $5 | $63 | 2,090 | 46,225 | -17.7% |
| Alabama | $5 | $87 | 322 | 5,381 | -20.3% |
| Utah | $5 | $34 | 194 | 4,098 | -24.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $5 | $85 | 1,529 | 33,086 | -24.8% |
| Wisconsin | $5 | $158 | 596 | 15,093 | -25.0% |
| Connecticut | $4 | $171 | 349 | 6,546 | -25.8% |
| Iowa | $4 | $53 | 257 | 6,542 | -27.5% |
| Oregon | $4 | $40 | 302 | 7,042 | -28.5% |
| Georgia | $4 | $72 | 829 | 12,686 | -28.7% |
| Virginia | $4 | $52 | 760 | 19,254 | -28.7% |
| Minnesota | $4 | $88 | 615 | 17,514 | -29.2% |
| Nevada | $4 | $89 | 199 | 2,761 | -29.2% |
| Michigan | $4 | $72 | 976 | 19,212 | -29.5% |
| West Virginia | $4 | $32 | 118 | 2,302 | -29.8% |
| Missouri | $4 | $108 | 604 | 14,819 | -30.8% |
| Colorado | $4 | $44 | 440 | 9,061 | -31.5% |
| District of Columbia | $4 | $58 | 76 | 1,252 | -32.8% |
| Delaware | $4 | $258 | 91 | 1,970 | -33.5% |
| Oklahoma | $4 | $61 | 244 | 5,673 | -36.3% |
| Illinois | $4 | $82 | 1,106 | 27,596 | -36.7% |
| Idaho | $4 | $20 | 111 | 2,662 | -37.0% |
| New Mexico | $4 | $50 | 84 | 1,175 | -37.3% |
| Mississippi | $4 | $97 | 210 | 5,061 | -38.0% |
| Nebraska | $4 | $77 | 176 | 4,588 | -39.7% |
| New Hampshire | $4 | $148 | 154 | 5,802 | -39.7% |
| Ohio | $4 | $78 | 1,239 | 28,216 | -41.2% |
| Hawaii | $4 | $54 | 58 | 819 | -41.7% |
| North Dakota | $3 | $28 | 83 | 3,476 | -43.8% |
| Indiana | $3 | $88 | 589 | 14,876 | -45.7% |
| Kentucky | $3 | $37 | 357 | 7,544 | -46.5% |
| Tennessee | $3 | $70 | 510 | 13,673 | -47.0% |
| South Dakota | $3 | $41 | 75 | 2,781 | -48.0% |
| Maine | $3 | $56 | 119 | 2,244 | -49.8% |
| Vermont | $3 | $25 | 39 | 932 | -50.0% |
⚠️ 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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