Cost of a Pregnancy Ultrasound Visit
in South Dakota
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
South Dakota's rural geography means 69% of the state's counties are designated as Health Professional Shortage Areas, creating unique access challenges for specialty care. Pregnancy Ultrasound visits in the state typically cost between $67.50 and $116.91 based on insurance negotiated rates, with costs running about 34% below national averages. With 309 active providers offering these services across South Dakota, patients have options to compare costs and find quality care within their network.
Average
$84
Median
$68
Lowest
$68
Highest
$117
Providers
309
45% below national average
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| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonoscopy Diagnostic colonoscopy | 45378 | $85 | $345 | $2,255 | 79 |
| Colonoscopy with Biopsy Colonoscopy with biopsy | 45380 | $80 | $389 | $1,035 | 66 |
| Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal Colonoscopy with polyp removal by snare | 45385 | $80 | $491 | $1,090 | 61 |
| Upper Endoscopy (EGD) Diagnostic upper GI endoscopy | 43235 | $103 | $275 | $691 | 52 |
| Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy | 43239 | $85 | $332 | $2,396 | 77 |
| ECG / EKG 12-lead electrocardiogram with interpretation | 93000 | $26 | $26 | $26 | 328 |
| Echocardiogram Transthoracic echocardiogram with Doppler | 93306 | $67 | $169 | $460 | 73 |
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 South Dakota
South Dakota's pregnancy ultrasound costs run approximately 34% below national averages, reflecting the state's lower cost of living and reduced facility overhead in rural areas. The state's dispersed population across 77,000 square miles creates unique market dynamics where urban centers like Sioux Falls concentrate multiple providers while vast rural counties may have limited options.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Sioux Falls and Rapid City host the majority of South Dakota's specialized imaging facilities, while rural counties often rely on visiting specialists or require patients to travel significant distances. This geographic disparity can create higher travel costs for rural patients but may result in lower procedure costs at smaller facilities. Some rural hospitals partner with larger health systems to provide remote ultrasound interpretation services.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Sanford Health and Avera Health dominate South Dakota's healthcare landscape, operating both large medical centers and smaller community facilities across the state. Hospital-based outpatient imaging typically carries higher facility fees than independent clinics, though the major health systems sometimes offer standardized pricing across their networks. Smaller independent practices often have lower overhead and can offer competitive cash-pay rates.
Insurance Market Competition in South Dakota
Limited insurer competition with Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Sanford Health Plan, and UnitedHealthcare controlling most of the market reduces negotiating pressure on provider rates. This concentrated market can result in less aggressive rate negotiations compared to states with more insurers. The lack of a robust individual insurance marketplace also limits consumer choice and pricing transparency.
Physician Supply and Demand in South Dakota
With 309 active providers offering pregnancy ultrasound services, South Dakota maintains adequate capacity relative to its population of 895,000 residents. This provider-to-population ratio helps keep costs competitive, though geographic distribution remains uneven. Rural provider shortages in some specialties may increase demand for ultrasound services at available facilities, potentially affecting scheduling and pricing in certain 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 South Dakota
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Pregnancy Ultrasound visit in South Dakota?
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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 |