Ultrasound of within the brain blood flow following medication
Medicare pricing data for 526 providers across 24 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $49 in Minnesota to $323 in Colorado. 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 within the brain blood flow following medication (HCPCS code 93890) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $252.83, but hospitals typically charge $491.06 — a 1.9x 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 $252.83, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $50.57. 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 1.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $200.87 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $323 | $451 | 1 | 155 | +27.8% |
| California | $284 | $650 | 25 | 4,306 | +12.2% |
| South Carolina | $279 | $358 | 1 | 784 | +10.5% |
| New Jersey | $268 | $498 | 51 | 2,648 | +6.1% |
| Connecticut | $265 | $482 | 2 | 199 | +4.8% |
| New York | $264 | $487 | 242 | 22,052 | +4.3% |
| Maryland | $264 | $572 | 8 | 961 | +4.2% |
| District of Columbia | $260 | $625 | 1 | 317 | +2.8% |
| Louisiana | $242 | $491 | 11 | 1,391 | -4.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $238 | $434 | 5 | 350 | -6.0% |
| Illinois | $230 | $529 | 3 | 181 | -9.1% |
| Florida | $216 | $467 | 25 | 1,008 | -14.5% |
| Nebraska | $216 | $500 | 1 | 12 | -14.6% |
| Texas | $215 | $484 | 52 | 1,305 | -14.9% |
| Arkansas | $213 | $500 | 2 | 15 | -15.8% |
| Arizona | $213 | $529 | 4 | 61 | -15.9% |
| Oklahoma | $200 | $400 | 1 | 92 | -20.7% |
| North Carolina | $197 | $403 | 11 | 1,270 | -22.3% |
| Alabama | $177 | $362 | 10 | 479 | -30.0% |
| Georgia | $121 | $263 | 7 | 355 | -52.1% |
| Ohio | $109 | $186 | 8 | 344 | -57.0% |
| Washington | $54 | $131 | 5 | 18 | -78.6% |
| Massachusetts | $53 | $290 | 5 | 11 | -79.0% |
| Minnesota | $49 | $165 | 5 | 503 | -80.6% |
⚠️ 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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