Ultrasound of one side of head and neck blood flow
Medicare pricing data for 4,769 providers across 50 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $22 in Idaho to $126 in New Jersey. 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 one side of head and neck blood flow (HCPCS code 93882) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $80.40, but hospitals typically charge $273.00 — a 3.4x 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 $80.40, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $16.08. 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 3.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $59.16 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $126 | $417 | 108 | 727 | +56.8% |
| Colorado | $114 | $253 | 86 | 1,193 | +41.7% |
| California | $111 | $354 | 336 | 1,568 | +38.1% |
| Maryland | $106 | $235 | 113 | 1,151 | +31.8% |
| Florida | $106 | $317 | 408 | 3,519 | +31.5% |
| Louisiana | $104 | $298 | 72 | 831 | +29.8% |
| Arizona | $104 | $244 | 115 | 729 | +29.4% |
| Arkansas | $101 | $252 | 35 | 897 | +26.2% |
| Tennessee | $93 | $322 | 91 | 318 | +15.8% |
| Alaska | $91 | $553 | 12 | 38 | +12.6% |
| New York | $90 | $229 | 262 | 2,216 | +12.0% |
| New Mexico | $85 | $212 | 18 | 81 | +5.3% |
| Alabama | $83 | $182 | 66 | 448 | +3.2% |
| Nebraska | $78 | $326 | 28 | 112 | -3.0% |
| Michigan | $78 | $241 | 131 | 542 | -3.3% |
| Connecticut | $77 | $368 | 77 | 230 | -4.6% |
| South Carolina | $77 | $277 | 98 | 901 | -4.8% |
| South Dakota | $77 | $311 | 23 | 109 | -4.8% |
| North Carolina | $75 | $298 | 181 | 809 | -6.3% |
| Mississippi | $73 | $308 | 29 | 99 | -8.9% |
| Georgia | $73 | $309 | 131 | 549 | -9.4% |
| Washington | $69 | $215 | 110 | 469 | -13.7% |
| Nevada | $67 | $267 | 22 | 145 | -16.9% |
| Indiana | $63 | $220 | 120 | 702 | -21.1% |
| Montana | $63 | $181 | 10 | 64 | -21.4% |
| Delaware | $61 | $377 | 12 | 104 | -24.3% |
| Utah | $61 | $152 | 25 | 69 | -24.4% |
| Missouri | $61 | $238 | 82 | 310 | -24.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $60 | $183 | 192 | 579 | -25.4% |
| New Hampshire | $60 | $336 | 38 | 239 | -25.6% |
| Virginia | $58 | $171 | 171 | 1,228 | -27.9% |
| Texas | $58 | $340 | 503 | 3,236 | -28.0% |
| Illinois | $57 | $303 | 152 | 534 | -29.2% |
| Kentucky | $56 | $165 | 70 | 359 | -30.5% |
| Oklahoma | $54 | $243 | 69 | 374 | -32.5% |
| Minnesota | $47 | $220 | 91 | 212 | -42.0% |
| Maine | $46 | $214 | 15 | 104 | -42.7% |
| Oregon | $43 | $164 | 52 | 103 | -46.8% |
| Massachusetts | $39 | $183 | 130 | 730 | -51.9% |
| Kansas | $39 | $187 | 48 | 179 | -52.1% |
| Iowa | $38 | $196 | 37 | 197 | -52.5% |
| Ohio | $37 | $170 | 161 | 341 | -53.9% |
| Wisconsin | $32 | $298 | 110 | 344 | -60.8% |
| District of Columbia | $26 | $135 | 11 | 25 | -67.6% |
| Rhode Island | $24 | $105 | 13 | 46 | -70.0% |
| West Virginia | $24 | $287 | 23 | 436 | -70.4% |
| Hawaii | $23 | $103 | 5 | 15 | -71.5% |
| North Dakota | $23 | $182 | 11 | 19 | -71.8% |
| Vermont | $23 | $33 | 10 | 70 | -71.9% |
| Idaho | $22 | $97 | 15 | 50 | -73.2% |
⚠️ 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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