Ultrasound Cost in Philadelphia, PA (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a ultrasound cost in Philadelphia, PA?
You could pay $59 or $142 for the same ultrasound in Philadelphia, PA - depending entirely on which facility you choose. The median cash price across 71 reporting hospitals is $101. This data comes directly 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 Philadelphia, PA typically runs $59–$142, 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 73 Philadelphia, PA hospitals range from $52–$673, with a median of $102. The lowest posted price we found is Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby, PA at $51. 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 Philadelphia, PA
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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- ✓ 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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Cheapest Ultrasound Providers in Philadelphia, PA
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital | Darby, PA | $51 | -$50 |
| 2 | Nazareth Hospital | Philadelphia, PA | $51 | -$50 |
| 3 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, PA | $763 | -$000 |
| 4 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, PA | $762 | -$000 |
| 5 | Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital | Philadelphia, PA | $51 | -$50 |
| 6 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, PA | $760 | -$000 |
| 7 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, PA | $759 | -$000 |
| 8 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, PA | $758 | -$000 |
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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
- Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital is the lowest-cost option at $51 - $50 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 $102, 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) | 43 | $123 to $269 | $165 |
| Without insurance (cash price) | 73 | $52 to $673 | $102 |
| Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield | 37 | $98 to $314 | $190 |
| Aetna | 38 | $79 to $470 | $153 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 35 | $84 to $286 | $168 |
| Cigna | 35 | $82 to $332 | $145 |
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 Philadelphia, PA?
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 Philadelphia, PA?
Across 43 Philadelphia, PA hospitals, the negotiated rates commercial insurers pay for ultrasound average $123 to $269 per hospital, with a median near $165. 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 Philadelphia, PA?
Cash (self-pay) prices for ultrasound at 73 Philadelphia, PA hospitals range from $52 to $673, with a median of $102. 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 Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield in Philadelphia, PA?
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield negotiated rates for ultrasound at 37 Philadelphia, PA hospitals range from $98 to $314, with a median near $190. 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 Philadelphia, PA?
Aetna negotiated rates for ultrasound at 38 Philadelphia, PA hospitals range from $79 to $470, with a median near $153. 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 UnitedHealthcare in Philadelphia, PA?
UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for ultrasound at 35 Philadelphia, PA hospitals range from $84 to $286, with a median near $168. 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 much does an ultrasound cost with Cigna in Philadelphia, PA?
Cigna negotiated rates for ultrasound at 35 Philadelphia, PA hospitals range from $82 to $332, with a median near $145. If a hospital is out of network for your Cigna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
Pennsylvania has a highly fragmented hospital market - Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health, Temple Health, and Tower Health compete in Philadelphia; UPMC and Highmark/Allegheny Health Network are engaged in one of the country's most litigated payer-provider disputes in Pittsburgh. The UPMC vs. Highmark conflict has directly affected patients' ability to use their insurance at in-network facilities. Rural Pennsylvania prices are substantially lower than the two major metro markets. 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
A small number of hospitals (15) report prices above $413, including Acuity Specialty Hospital, LLC at $1,705, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $100 versus $197 inpatient (about 2× more), 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.
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 | ~$101 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$20 |
| Out-of-network provider | $222+ |
Frequently asked questions: ultrasound costs in Philadelphia, PA
How much does an ultrasound cost in Philadelphia, PA?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $16, with most facilities between $11 and $38 (based on 66 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Full market pricing - including cash rates, gross charges, and outlier facilities - ranges more widely, from $42 to $1,705 across all 71 Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA?
Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Philadelphia, PA data is Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Humble in Humble at about $42. By metro, Humble has the lowest median ($74). 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 Philadelphia, PA hospitals?
Prices vary up to 40.6× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Philadelphia, PA, the median cash (self-pay) price is $102 versus a median negotiated rate of $165 - 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 Philadelphia, PA?
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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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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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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