Cost of a Pregnancy Ultrasound Visit
in Kentucky
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Kentucky's healthcare system serves a predominantly rural population, with only 58% of residents living in urban areas, creating unique access patterns for specialized care. Pregnancy Ultrasound visits in the Bluegrass State typically cost between $44 and $229, with most patients paying around $92 out of pocket based on negotiated insurance rates. Kentucky maintains 248 active Pregnancy Ultrasound providers across its 120 counties, offering patients multiple options for prenatal imaging services from Louisville's academic medical centers to regional hospitals serving Appalachian communities.
Average
$122
Median
$92
Lowest
$44
Highest
$229
Providers
248
20% below national average
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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 Kentucky
Kentucky's healthcare costs run approximately 5% below the national average, reflecting the state's lower cost of living and rural hospital economics. The Commonwealth's geographic challenges, with mountainous eastern regions and sparse population density, create distinct cost pressures compared to more urbanized states.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Louisville and Lexington metro areas concentrate most of Kentucky's maternal-fetal medicine specialists, while rural counties often rely on general obstetricians for prenatal imaging. This geographic disparity can force rural patients to travel significant distances for specialized care, though telemedicine consultations are increasingly bridging these gaps.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-owned clinics affiliated with major systems like Baptist Health or Norton Healthcare typically charge higher facility fees than independent practices. Kentucky's rural hospitals face unique financial pressures, with several closures in recent years affecting the competitive landscape and potentially concentrating higher-level services in remaining facilities.
Insurance Market Competition in Kentucky
Anthem dominates Kentucky's individual insurance market, while UHC and Humana compete more actively in employer-sponsored plans. This moderate concentration gives insurers reasonable negotiating power with providers, contributing to the state's below-average healthcare costs compared to markets with less competition.
Physician Supply and Demand in Kentucky
With 248 active Pregnancy Ultrasound providers serving Kentucky's 4.5 million residents, the state maintains adequate specialist availability in urban areas but faces shortages in Appalachian counties. This supply-demand imbalance can lead to longer wait times and potentially higher costs in underserved regions, particularly for complex prenatal imaging services.
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 Kentucky
What is the average cost of a Pregnancy Ultrasound visit in Kentucky without insurance?
Does Kentucky Medicaid cover Pregnancy Ultrasound visits?
How do I find an affordable Pregnancy Ultrasound near me in Kentucky?
What is the difference in cost between an initial consultation and a follow-up visit?
Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Pregnancy Ultrasound visit in Kentucky?
How does telemedicine affect the cost of seeing a Pregnancy Ultrasound in Kentucky?
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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 |