Cost of a Pregnancy Ultrasound Visit
in Massachusetts
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Massachusetts ranks among the top states for maternal health outcomes, yet healthcare costs remain approximately 20% above the national average. For a Pregnancy Ultrasound visit, patients typically pay between $52 and $328, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $80 based on negotiated insurance rates. With 1,764 active providers across the state, Massachusetts offers extensive access to Pregnancy Ultrasound services from Boston's academic medical centers to community practices in western Massachusetts.
Average
$153
Median
$80
Lowest
$52
Highest
$328
Providers
1,764
1% above national average
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How does ob ultrasound compare to related procedures in Massachusetts?
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonoscopy Diagnostic colonoscopy | 45378 | $113 | $500 | $1,830 | 1,075 |
| Colonoscopy with Biopsy Colonoscopy with biopsy | 45380 | $80 | $600 | $2,117 | 1,381 |
| Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal Colonoscopy with polyp removal by snare | 45385 | $80 | $735 | $2,338 | 1,352 |
| Upper Endoscopy (EGD) Diagnostic upper GI endoscopy | 43235 | $159 | $457 | $1,259 | 1,065 |
| Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy | 43239 | $80 | $508 | $1,654 | 1,412 |
| ECG / EKG 12-lead electrocardiogram with interpretation | 93000 | $14 | $14 | $80 | 1,987 |
| Echocardiogram Transthoracic echocardiogram with Doppler | 93306 | $77 | $218 | $677 | 1,520 |
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 Massachusetts
Massachusetts healthcare costs run approximately 20% above national averages, driven by the concentration of world-renowned medical institutions and high regional cost of living. The state's small geographic footprint masks significant cost variations between Greater Boston's academic medical centers and rural practices in the Berkshires or Cape Cod.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
The Boston metropolitan area hosts numerous Pregnancy Ultrasound specialists affiliated with Partners HealthCare, Mass General Brigham, and other major systems, creating competitive pricing in urban areas. Rural regions of western and southeastern Massachusetts have fewer specialists, often requiring patients to travel to Springfield, Worcester, or Boston for specialized care, which can increase overall visit costs including transportation.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based outpatient clinics in Massachusetts frequently charge both physician fees and separate facility fees, particularly at academic medical centers like Massachusetts General Hospital or Brigham and Women's. Independent obstetrics practices and freestanding imaging centers typically offer more predictable pricing without additional facility charges, making them cost-effective alternatives for routine ultrasounds.
Insurance Market Competition in Massachusetts
The state's competitive insurance landscape featuring BCBS MA, Tufts Health Plan, and Harvard Pilgrim creates varied negotiated rates for the same services. This competition generally benefits consumers through reasonable copays and broad provider networks, though negotiated rates can still vary significantly between insurers for identical Pregnancy Ultrasound services.
Physician Supply and Demand in Massachusetts
With 1,764 active Pregnancy Ultrasound providers serving approximately 7 million residents, Massachusetts enjoys robust specialist availability compared to many states. This healthy provider-to-population ratio helps moderate pricing and reduces wait times, though demand remains highest in the Boston area where patients may still face scheduling delays at preferred academic centers.
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 Massachusetts
What is the average cost of a Pregnancy Ultrasound visit in Massachusetts without insurance?
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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 Massachusetts?
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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 |