Cost of a Pregnancy Ultrasound Visit
in Rhode Island
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Rhode Island's concentrated healthcare market, dominated by a few major health systems serving the nation's smallest state, creates unique pricing dynamics for Pregnancy Ultrasound services. Patients typically pay between $49 and $328 for ultrasound visits, with a median cost of $115 based on insurer-negotiated rates. Rhode Island has 80 active Pregnancy Ultrasound providers across the state, offering patients multiple options for prenatal care within the compact Ocean State geography.
Average
$164
Median
$115
Lowest
$50
Highest
$328
Providers
80
8% above 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 Rhode Island
Rhode Island's healthcare costs run approximately 13% above the national average, reflecting the state's higher cost of living and concentrated provider market. The Ocean State's small geographic footprint creates unique market dynamics where most specialists cluster around Providence, limiting competition in outlying areas.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Most Pregnancy Ultrasound specialists concentrate in the Providence metropolitan area, with fewer options in rural Washington and Kent counties. This geographic concentration can drive up costs in urban areas while creating access challenges for patients in South County and western Rhode Island. Travel distances remain manageable given the state's compact size, but convenience factors into pricing.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based outpatient clinics affiliated with major systems like Lifespan and Care New England typically charge higher facility fees than independent practices. Rhode Island's high real estate costs affect overhead expenses for all healthcare facilities, particularly in Providence and surrounding areas. Academic medical centers associated with Brown University may carry additional teaching hospital premiums.
Insurance Market Competition in Rhode Island
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island dominates the individual and small group markets, with UnitedHealthcare and Tufts Health Plan providing competition primarily in employer-sponsored plans. This concentrated insurer market can limit negotiating leverage for providers, though it also creates more standardized reimbursement rates. The state's small size means most providers must participate in all major networks to maintain viable practices.
Physician Supply and Demand in Rhode Island
Rhode Island's 80 active Pregnancy Ultrasound providers serve a population of just over one million, creating adequate specialist availability relative to the state's size. The presence of academic medical training programs helps maintain physician supply, though some specialists may leave for higher-paying markets in Boston or New York. This balanced supply-demand relationship helps moderate pricing compared to specialist-shortage areas.
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 Rhode Island
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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 Rhode Island?
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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 |