Ultrasound Cost in Oxnard, CA (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a ultrasound cost in Oxnard, CA?
Where you have an ultrasound done in Oxnard, CA swings the bill from $62 to $150 for identical care. The median cash price across 7 reporting hospitals is $87. The numbers are pulled directly from federally mandated hospital price transparency files. Pick your coverage in the tabs below to see your number.
Insurance
With commercial insurance, ultrasound in Oxnard, CA typically runs $62–$150, facility and physician fees combined. What you pay out of pocket depends on your deductible and coinsurance.
Medicare
Medicare pays the same national rate to every provider that accepts it, adjusted slightly for local wages, so choosing a different hospital doesn't change what Medicare pays. For ultrasound that rate is about $107–$107 (typically near $107). After the $257 Part B deductible you generally pay 20% of the approved amount, about $21.
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Medicaid
Medicaid is run by each state, and it pays fixed rates to the providers that accept it, so the price doesn't change from one hospital to the next. Most people on Medicaid owe nothing or a small copay for covered care, but what's covered and what you owe depends on your state and plan. CostKits doesn't show a Medicaid price here because those rates are set by the state, not negotiated by each hospital. The question that matters is whether the provider accepts your Medicaid plan, so ask before you schedule.
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- ✓ Why a facility splits into a technical bill and a separate radiologist bill (and an office bills one global fee)
- ✓ How the radiologist who reads your images can be out-of-network even at an in-network facility
- ✓ Why a hospital outpatient department costs far more than an independent imaging center
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- ✓ A real patient billing breakdown, line by line
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No insurance
Posted cash prices for ultrasound at 7 Oxnard, CA hospitals range from $54–$190, with a median of $87. The lowest posted price we found is LOS ROBLES HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER in Thousand Oaks, CA at $54. Ask for the cash or self-pay price and for the hospital’s financial-assistance policy before you book.
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Where ultrasound costs vary in Oxnard, CA
Pins show hospitals with price-transparency data (colored by vs. state average) and nearby imaging centers and other facilities (colored by type). Click any pin for facility name and estimated cost range.
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The same ultrasound can be one bill or two - and the radiologist can be out-of-network even when the facility isn't.
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- ✓ Why a facility splits into a technical bill and a separate radiologist bill (and an office bills one global fee)
- ✓ How the radiologist who reads your images can be out-of-network even at an in-network facility
- ✓ Why a hospital outpatient department costs far more than an independent imaging center
- ✓ How a complete vs. limited study changes the price - and the questions to ask first
- ✓ A real patient billing breakdown, line by line
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Cheapest Ultrasound Providers in Oxnard, CA
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOS ROBLES HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER | Thousand Oaks, CA | $54 | -$33 |
| 2 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, CA | $314 | -$000 |
| 3 | DIGNITY HEALTH | Oxnard, CA | $87 | +$0 |
| 4 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, CA | $316 | -$000 |
| 5 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, CA | $317 | -$000 |
| 6 | Ojai Valley Community Hospital | CA | $217 | +$130 |
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Quick take
- LOS ROBLES HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER is the lowest-cost option at $54 - $33 below the state median, just by choosing where you go.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $87, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
- Independent imaging centers often charge much less than hospital outpatient departments for the same scan and may not appear in this hospital-only dataset - ask your doctor whether one is an option.
| Coverage | Hospitals with a rate | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare (national rate) | — | $107 to $107 | $107 |
| With insurance (commercial, average) | 5 | $146 to $348 | $268 |
| Without insurance (cash price) | 7 | $54 to $190 | $87 |
| Anthem Blue Cross | 5 | $167 to $334 | $249 |
| Aetna | 5 | $89 to $181 | $126 |
| Cigna | 5 | $275 to $527 | $424 |
Rates are negotiated allowed amounts and cash prices from hospital price-transparency files (October 2026), shown at each hospital’s lowest-priced typical billing code for this procedure. Facility fees only. The typical range is the middle 80% of hospitals, not a quote for your visit.
How much does an ultrasound cost with Medicare in Oxnard, CA?
Medicare's national hospital outpatient payment for ultrasound is about $107 to $107 (typically near $107). After the $257 Part B deductible, you generally pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount, about $21 on a $107 payment, with no out-of-pocket cap unless you have supplemental coverage or a Medicare Advantage plan.
Doctor, anesthesia and pathology fees are billed separately. Medicare rates are national CMS amounts, adjusted slightly by local wage levels.
How much does an ultrasound cost with insurance in Oxnard, CA?
Across 5 Oxnard, CA hospitals, the negotiated rates commercial insurers pay for ultrasound average $146 to $348 per hospital, with a median near $268. That is the amount your plan and you pay the hospital together; you owe your deductible, then coinsurance, up to your out-of-pocket maximum.
Each hospital’s figure is the average of the commercial insurers it lists. Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid rates are excluded.
How much does an ultrasound cost without insurance in Oxnard, CA?
Cash (self-pay) prices for ultrasound at 7 Oxnard, CA hospitals range from $54 to $190, with a median of $87. Ask for the cash or self-pay price and for any financial-assistance discount before you book; both can be lower than the posted price.
Cash prices are the hospital’s published discounted rate for patients paying without insurance.
How much does an ultrasound cost with Anthem Blue Cross in Oxnard, CA?
Anthem Blue Cross negotiated rates for ultrasound at 5 Oxnard, CA hospitals range from $167 to $334, with a median near $249. Your own cost depends on your plan’s deductible and coinsurance, and on whether the hospital is in your network.
Includes Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Anthem plans listed by each hospital.
How much does an ultrasound cost with Aetna in Oxnard, CA?
Aetna negotiated rates for ultrasound at 5 Oxnard, CA hospitals range from $89 to $181, with a median near $126. If a hospital is out of network for your Aetna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How much does an ultrasound cost with Cigna in Oxnard, CA?
Cigna negotiated rates for ultrasound at 5 Oxnard, CA hospitals range from $275 to $527, with a median near $424. If a hospital is out of network for your Cigna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
California has the most competitive commercial hospital market in the country, with aggressive multi-system competition in every major metro driving meaningful price variation. Kaiser Permanente's integrated payer-provider model covers roughly 40% of the insured population in the state - if you're Kaiser-enrolled, the prices here largely don't apply. California's robust price transparency enforcement under SB 1204 means the data here is more complete than in most states. Ultrasound pricing varies more by body part and clinical indication than almost any other imaging type - an OB ultrasound, a vascular duplex study, and an abdominal ultrasound carry different CPT codes and reimbursement rates even though the equipment is the same. Independent imaging centers typically charge 40–60% less than hospital outpatient departments for the same study. The sonographer skill matters more than setting for diagnostic quality.
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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage
Facility classification matters as much as the hospital itself - a hospital-owned outpatient center adds a facility fee that a freestanding clinic does not. Whether the scan happens in a hospital outpatient department (which adds a separate facility fee) or a freestanding imaging center is usually the single biggest driver of price for this procedure.
None of the prices above are what you'll necessarily owe: your deductible, out-of-pocket maximum, and each provider's network status all still apply.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$87 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$17 |
| Out-of-network provider | $191+ |
Frequently asked questions: ultrasound costs in Oxnard, CA
How much does an ultrasound cost in Oxnard, CA?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $11, with most facilities between $9 and $17 (based on 7 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Full market pricing - including cash rates, gross charges, and outlier facilities - ranges more widely, from $53 to $217 across all 7 Oxnard, CA hospitals that publish prices. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.
Where is the cheapest place to get an ultrasound in Oxnard, CA?
Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Oxnard, CA data is County of Ventura at about $53. Independent imaging centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data - ask your doctor whether one is an option.
Why is an ultrasound so much cheaper at some Oxnard, CA hospitals?
Prices vary up to 4.1× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Oxnard, CA, the median cash (self-pay) price is $87 versus a median negotiated rate of $268 - cash is the lower number at many hospitals. Asking for the cash price as well as your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.
How much will I actually pay out of pocket for an ultrasound in Oxnard, CA?
Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.
Before you book
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What matters before you schedule
Imaging center vs. hospital
Hospital outpatient departments typically charge 2-4x more than independent imaging centers for the same ultrasound - same outcome, very different bill. The ER charges the most of any setting and should only be used when the situation is medically urgent. Call ahead and ask for a self-pay or cash quote at each setting you're considering.
Cost by type
Which type your doctor orders for this ultrasound changes the billing code, and what you pay. For example: A recognized variation that can change the billing code and what you owe.
This is shoppable
Ultrasound is elective and schedulable, so you have time to compare facilities before booking - hospital outpatient prices often run 2-4x higher than alternative settings for the identical clinical outcome.
What to ask before you book
Get the CPT code from your doctor, confirm every provider involved (not just the facility) is in-network, ask for the cash-pay rate if you're uninsured or haven't met your deductible, and request a written estimate for ultrasound before you schedule.
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About the Author
John Caruso, FSA, MAAA
Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.
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