Cost of a Pregnancy Ultrasound Visit
in Louisiana
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Louisiana ranks among the top five states for teenage pregnancy rates, making accessible Pregnancy Ultrasound care particularly vital for expecting mothers across the Pelican State. Based on negotiated insurance rates, patients typically pay between $38 and $159 for Pregnancy Ultrasound visits, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $68. Louisiana maintains over 1,200 active Pregnancy Ultrasound providers spanning from New Orleans to Shreveport, giving patients multiple options to browse all providers in Louisiana.
Average
$88
Median
$68
Lowest
$38
Highest
$159
Providers
1,206
42% below national average
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| Colonoscopy Diagnostic colonoscopy | 45378 | $116 | $314 | $670 | 946 |
| Colonoscopy with Biopsy Colonoscopy with biopsy | 45380 | $85 | $376 | $804 | 943 |
| Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal Colonoscopy with polyp removal by snare | 45385 | $197 | $429 | $918 | 894 |
| Upper Endoscopy (EGD) Diagnostic upper GI endoscopy | 43235 | $96 | $229 | $484 | 879 |
| Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy | 43239 | $85 | $274 | $634 | 954 |
| ECG / EKG 12-lead electrocardiogram with interpretation | 93000 | $14 | $16 | $90 | 3,354 |
| Echocardiogram Transthoracic echocardiogram with Doppler | 93306 | $57 | $148 | $342 | 961 |
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 Louisiana
Louisiana's Pregnancy Ultrasound costs run approximately 1% above national averages, reflecting the state's moderate healthcare pricing despite significant rural-urban healthcare disparities. The concentration of medical expertise in New Orleans and Baton Rouge creates cost and access variations across Louisiana's 64 parishes.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Louisiana's rural parishes face significant Pregnancy Ultrasound provider shortages, with some residents traveling over 100 miles to reach specialists in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, or Shreveport. Urban medical centers can charge premium rates due to limited competition, while rural providers may offer lower base rates but require extensive travel costs. Telemedicine consultations help bridge some access gaps but cannot replace hands-on ultrasound procedures.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based outpatient clinics affiliated with major Louisiana health systems like Ochsner Health or Our Lady of the Lake typically charge higher facility fees than independent obstetric practices. Academic medical centers such as LSU Health Sciences Center add teaching hospital overhead to their pricing structures. Freestanding imaging centers often provide more competitive ultrasound pricing than hospital-based facilities.
Insurance Market Competition in Louisiana
Louisiana's insurance landscape remains relatively concentrated with BCBS Louisiana controlling significant market share alongside UHC and Aetna, limiting competitive pressure on negotiated rates. The state's decision not to expand Medicaid reduces insurer competition in lower-income markets where pregnancy coverage is most needed. Limited insurer options can result in narrower provider networks but more standardized coverage policies across plans.
Physician Supply and Demand in Louisiana
With over 1,200 active Pregnancy Ultrasound providers serving Louisiana's population of 4.6 million, the state maintains adequate specialist availability in urban centers but faces shortages in rural areas. This geographic maldistribution creates longer wait times and higher costs in underserved parishes while urban markets remain competitive. Hurricane-related population shifts continue to affect provider demand patterns across different Louisiana regions.
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 Louisiana
What is the average cost of a Pregnancy Ultrasound visit in Louisiana without insurance?
Does Louisiana Medicaid cover Pregnancy Ultrasound visits?
How do I find an affordable Pregnancy Ultrasound near me in Louisiana?
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 Louisiana?
How does telemedicine affect the cost of seeing a Pregnancy Ultrasound in Louisiana?
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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 |