Ultrasound Cost in Colorado (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a ultrasound cost in Colorado?
The same ultrasound in Colorado might cost you $60 at one facility and $306 at another - the building you walk into drives the difference. The median cash price across 103 reporting hospitals is $110. These figures come straight from hospital price transparency files published under federal law. Pick your coverage in the tabs below to see your number.
Insurance
With commercial insurance, ultrasound in Colorado typically runs $60–$306, 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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No insurance
Posted cash prices for ultrasound at 108 Colorado hospitals range from $53–$406, with a median of $112. The lowest posted price we found is HCA HEALTHONE BELMAR ER in Lakewood, CO at $53. 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 Colorado
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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- ✓ 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
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Cheapest Ultrasound Providers in Colorado
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, CO | $135 | -$000 |
| 2 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, CO | $136 | -$000 |
| 3 | HCA HEALTHONE PRESBYTERIAN ST LUKES | Denver, CO | $53 | -$57 |
| 4 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, CO | $138 | -$000 |
| 5 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, CO | $139 | -$000 |
| 6 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, CO | $140 | -$000 |
| 7 | HCA HEALTHONE ROSE | Denver, CO | $54 | -$56 |
| 8 | Animas Surgical Hospital | Durango, CO | $54 | -$56 |
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- Is this the self-pay price, and does it include the doctor, anesthesia and any lab or pathology? Those are often billed separately.
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Quick take
- HCA HEALTHONE BELMAR ER is the lowest-cost option at $53 - $57 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 $112, 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) | 78 | $106 to $539 | $266 |
| Without insurance (cash price) | 108 | $53 to $406 | $112 |
| Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | 71 | $80 to $468 | $217 |
| Aetna | 66 | $62 to $883 | $309 |
| Cigna | 64 | $122 to $696 | $318 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 51 | $167 to $598 | $288 |
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 Colorado?
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 Colorado?
Across 78 Colorado hospitals, the negotiated rates commercial insurers pay for ultrasound average $106 to $539 per hospital, with a median near $266. 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 Colorado?
Cash (self-pay) prices for ultrasound at 108 Colorado hospitals range from $53 to $406, with a median of $112. 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 and Blue Shield in Colorado?
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield negotiated rates for ultrasound at 71 Colorado hospitals range from $80 to $468, with a median near $217. 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 Colorado?
Aetna negotiated rates for ultrasound at 66 Colorado hospitals range from $62 to $883, with a median near $309. 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 Colorado?
Cigna negotiated rates for ultrasound at 64 Colorado hospitals range from $122 to $696, with a median near $318. If a hospital is out of network for your Cigna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How much does an ultrasound cost with UnitedHealthcare in Colorado?
UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for ultrasound at 51 Colorado hospitals range from $167 to $598, with a median near $288. If a hospital is out of network for your UnitedHealthcare plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How where you go changes what you pay for ultrasound
The same ultrasound bundles different services depending on the setting - facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.
- Facility fee $51–$624
- Professional fee $75–$472
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $50–$582
- Professional fee $75–$472
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
UCHealth and CommonSpirit Health (formerly SCL Health) dominate the Front Range market, with Centura Health (now Intermountain) adding competition in the Denver corridor. Denver and Boulder wage indices are among the highest in the Mountain West, pushing Medicare-adjusted rates up relative to rural Colorado. The urban-rural price gap in Colorado is one of the widest in the country. 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
Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $110 versus $125 inpatient, so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick. 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.
What you pay out of pocket on top of this depends on your deductible, your plan's out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved is in-network - not just the facility.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$110 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$22 |
| Out-of-network provider | $242+ |
Frequently asked questions: ultrasound costs in Colorado
How much does an ultrasound cost in Colorado?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $51, with most facilities between $26 and $66 (based on 103 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Full market pricing - including cash rates, gross charges, and outlier facilities - ranges more widely, from $50 to $2,997 across all 103 Colorado 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 Colorado?
Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Colorado data is Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Colorado Springs in Colorado Springs at about $50. By metro, Littleton has the lowest median ($57). 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 Colorado hospitals?
Prices vary up to 59.9× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Colorado, the median cash (self-pay) price is $112 versus a median negotiated rate of $266 - 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 Colorado?
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.
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- How to read a Medicare Summary Notice
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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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