Ultrasonic guidance for placement of radiation therapy fields
Medicare pricing data for 466 providers across 40 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $34 in Massachusetts to $211 in New York. 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
Ultrasonic guidance for placement of radiation therapy fields (HCPCS code G6001) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $173.04, but hospitals typically charge $325.66 — 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 $173.04, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $34.61. 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 $137.47 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $211 | $576 | 5 | 4,202 | +22.1% |
| New Jersey | $205 | $306 | 6 | 11,274 | +18.5% |
| Alaska | $202 | $725 | 5 | 650 | +16.9% |
| California | $201 | $359 | 39 | 19,049 | +16.3% |
| Maryland | $196 | $558 | 6 | 372 | +13.3% |
| Connecticut | $188 | $276 | 4 | 2,657 | +8.6% |
| Delaware | $184 | $184 | 2 | 1,384 | +6.5% |
| Virginia | $183 | $330 | 6 | 3,639 | +5.7% |
| Colorado | $183 | $304 | 6 | 710 | +5.6% |
| Minnesota | $182 | $266 | 16 | 5,884 | +4.9% |
| Montana | $180 | $268 | 5 | 2,132 | +4.3% |
| North Dakota | $179 | $487 | 1 | 1,019 | +3.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $178 | $279 | 4 | 5,767 | +2.9% |
| Oregon | $176 | $473 | 2 | 1,890 | +1.6% |
| Arizona | $174 | $326 | 17 | 8,727 | +0.6% |
| Florida | $174 | $321 | 29 | 17,821 | +0.4% |
| Texas | $173 | $313 | 36 | 27,591 | +0.2% |
| South Dakota | $173 | $400 | 2 | 2,613 | +0.1% |
| Illinois | $172 | $325 | 36 | 17,528 | -0.8% |
| Utah | $170 | $297 | 4 | 1,380 | -1.6% |
| North Carolina | $170 | $351 | 26 | 16,568 | -1.7% |
| Georgia | $170 | $357 | 11 | 8,158 | -2.0% |
| Wisconsin | $169 | $369 | 3 | 1,735 | -2.5% |
| New Mexico | $167 | $322 | 2 | 1,935 | -3.6% |
| Indiana | $166 | $313 | 24 | 14,905 | -4.0% |
| Ohio | $166 | $343 | 5 | 2,496 | -4.1% |
| South Carolina | $165 | $273 | 13 | 13,217 | -4.5% |
| Iowa | $165 | $504 | 6 | 9,548 | -4.8% |
| Louisiana | $164 | $219 | 12 | 4,161 | -5.3% |
| Tennessee | $162 | $289 | 17 | 9,951 | -6.5% |
| Missouri | $161 | $295 | 17 | 7,003 | -7.2% |
| Oklahoma | $160 | $265 | 7 | 3,509 | -7.3% |
| New Hampshire | $160 | $242 | 1 | 22 | -7.5% |
| Kentucky | $159 | $243 | 1 | 1,245 | -7.9% |
| Alabama | $159 | $281 | 16 | 9,316 | -8.4% |
| Idaho | $158 | $299 | 4 | 1,314 | -8.4% |
| Mississippi | $158 | $272 | 6 | 4,662 | -8.9% |
| Arkansas | $154 | $179 | 2 | 1,525 | -11.0% |
| Michigan | $139 | $311 | 26 | 7,764 | -20.0% |
| Massachusetts | $34 | $131 | 2 | 24 | -80.1% |
⚠️ 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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