Cost of a Pregnancy Ultrasound Visit
in Illinois
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Illinois patients benefit from one of the nation's most robust maternal healthcare networks, with over 6,500 active Pregnancy Ultrasound providers across the state. Pregnancy Ultrasound visits in Illinois typically cost between $44.56 and $256.59, with a median out-of-pocket expense of $101.37 based on negotiated insurance rates. This extensive network of specialists spans from Chicago's major academic medical centers to community hospitals in downstate regions, giving patients throughout Illinois access to quality prenatal imaging services.
Average
$134
Median
$101
Lowest
$45
Highest
$257
Providers
6,504
11% below national average
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| Upper Endoscopy (EGD) Diagnostic upper GI endoscopy | 43235 | $118 | $290 | $534 | 3,608 |
| Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy | 43239 | $70 | $339 | $696 | 5,884 |
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| Echocardiogram Transthoracic echocardiogram with Doppler | 93306 | $74 | $178 | $378 | 6,654 |
Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.
The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 76805 — Ultrasound, pregnant uterus, complete). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.
Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.
This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.
Where this data comes from & what CPT 76805 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 76805 (Ultrasound, pregnant uterus, complete), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 76805 covers: the provider's professional fee for ob ultrasound. It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.
How to read this data
Negotiated Rate
The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.
P5, Median, P95
P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.
What this does not tell you
These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.
Why Pregnancy Ultrasound Visit Costs Vary Across Illinois
Healthcare costs in Illinois run approximately 10% above national averages, driven primarily by Chicago's concentrated market and higher operating expenses. The state's healthcare landscape features stark contrasts between the resource-rich Chicago metropolitan area and rural counties with limited provider options.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Chicago and its suburbs house the majority of Illinois's 6,500+ Pregnancy Ultrasound providers, creating intense competition that can drive down prices in metro areas. Rural counties in southern and western Illinois often have just one or two imaging facilities, limiting patient choice but sometimes offering lower overhead costs. Travel distances to specialized maternal-fetal medicine centers can add indirect costs for high-risk pregnancies in rural areas.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Illinois features numerous large health systems like Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Aurora, and OSF Healthcare, where hospital-based imaging typically costs more than independent centers. Academic medical centers in Chicago command premium pricing for specialized services but offer cutting-edge technology and subspecialty expertise. Freestanding imaging centers throughout the state often provide the most cost-effective options for routine prenatal ultrasounds.
Insurance Market Competition in Illinois
The Illinois insurance market remains moderately competitive with BCBS Illinois holding significant market share alongside UnitedHealthcare and Aetna. Regional insurers and Medicaid managed care organizations create additional pricing pressure in certain markets. This competition helps moderate rate increases, though negotiated rates still trend above national medians due to Chicago's high-cost market influence.
Physician Supply and Demand in Illinois
With over 6,500 active Pregnancy Ultrasound providers, Illinois maintains adequate specialist density in urban areas but faces shortages in rural counties. Chicago's concentration of medical schools and residency programs ensures strong provider supply in metropolitan areas, helping contain costs through competition. Rural areas may experience longer wait times and higher prices due to limited provider availability and higher per-case overhead costs.
Jayant Panwar
CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA
Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.
The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — Pregnancy Ultrasound Costs in Illinois
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 76805)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska Range: $51 – $991 | $457 |
| 2 | Washington Range: $51 – $991 | $378 |
| 3 | Montana Range: $51 – $991 | $370 |
| 4 | Idaho Range: $50 – $591 | $242 |
| 5 | Wisconsin Range: $68 – $502 | $222 |
| 6 | Maine Range: $79 – $272 | $177 |
| 7 | Nebraska Range: $82 – $329 | $176 |
| 8 | Wyoming Range: $51 – $331 | $175 |
| 9 | Iowa Range: $58 – $329 | $174 |
| 10 | Vermont Range: $42 – $341 | $169 |
| 11 | New Hampshire Range: $57 – $317 | $168 |
| 12 | District of Columbia Range: $39 – $342 | $166 |
| 13 | Rhode Island Range: $50 – $328 | $164 |
| 14 | Georgia Range: $50 – $319 | $163 |
| 15 | New York Range: $36 – $328 | $158 |
| 16 | Massachusetts Range: $52 – $328 | $153 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania Range: $43 – $328 | $152 |
| 18 | New Mexico Range: $48 – $292 | $149 |
| 19 | Connecticut Range: $45 – $328 | $148 |
| 20 | Utah Range: $51 – $241 | $145 |
| 21 | Colorado Range: $51 – $275 | $143 |
| 22 | Nevada Range: $76 – $221 | $143 |
| 23 | California Range: $52 – $287 | $143 |
| 24 | Indiana Range: $45 – $280 | $142 |
| 25 | North Carolina Range: $44 – $272 | $141 |
| 26 | Hawaii Range: $54 – $230 | $137 |
| 27 | Delaware Range: $54 – $216 | $136 |
| 28 | Illinois Range: $45 – $257 | $134 |
| 29 | Texas Range: $46 – $237 | $126 |
| 30 | Oregon Range: $68 – $236 | $124 |
| 31 | Kentucky Range: $44 – $229 | $122 |
| 32 | New Jersey Range: $35 – $244 | $121 |
| 33 | Maryland Range: $37 – $231 | $119 |
| 34 | South Carolina Range: $43 – $221 | $118 |
| 35 | Michigan Range: $42 – $216 | $115 |
| 36 | Tennessee Range: $48 – $189 | $114 |
| 37 | Virginia Range: $36 – $215 | $112 |
| 38 | Arkansas Range: $49 – $188 | $111 |
| 39 | West Virginia Range: $50 – $215 | $111 |
| 40 | Ohio Range: $32 – $211 | $110 |
| 41 | Arizona Range: $51 – $178 | $107 |
| 42 | Missouri Range: $46 – $165 | $104 |
| 43 | Minnesota Range: $68 – $175 | $103 |
| 44 | Alabama Range: $39 – $189 | $103 |
| 45 | Kansas Range: $48 – $165 | $103 |
| 46 | Mississippi Range: $38 – $189 | $102 |
| 47 | Oklahoma Range: $42 – $175 | $101 |
| 48 | North Dakota Range: $68 – $157 | $97 |
| 49 | Florida Range: $35 – $192 | $96 |
| 50 | Louisiana Range: $38 – $159 | $88 |
| 51 | South Dakota Range: $68 – $117 | $84 |