Cost of a Pelvic Ultrasound Visit
in Minnesota
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Minnesota's robust healthcare market, anchored by major systems like M Health Fairview, Allina Health, and HealthPartners throughout the Twin Cities, offers extensive pelvic ultrasound services with professional fees ranging from $46 to $186 and a median cost of $48. With 2,017 active Minnesota providers filing rates for pelvic ultrasound procedures, patients have numerous options for both transvaginal (CPT 76830) and complete pelvic (CPT 76856) imaging studies. Browse Minnesota providers below to compare costs and find the best option for your pelvic ultrasound needs.
Average
$94
Median
$48
Lowest
$48
Highest
$186
Providers
2,017
18% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does pelvic ultrasound compare to related procedures in Minnesota?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI Brain MRI of the brain with and without contrast | 70553 | $88 | $552 | $3,100 | 3,070 |
| MRI Knee MRI of the knee without contrast | 73721 | $83 | $327 | $507 | 3,234 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine MRI of the lumbar spine without contrast | 72148 | $88 | $368 | $2,450 | 3,198 |
| CT Abdomen & Pelvis CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 74177 | $88 | $101 | $10,549 | 2,200 |
| CT Chest CT scan of the chest with contrast | 71260 | $80 | $171 | $7,881 | 3,188 |
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 76830 — Transvaginal ultrasound (CPT 76830) and pelvic ultrasound complete non-OB (CPT 76856)). 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 76830 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 76830 (Transvaginal ultrasound (CPT 76830) and pelvic ultrasound complete non-OB (CPT 76856)), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 76830 covers: the provider's professional fee for pelvic 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 Pelvic Ultrasound Visit Costs Vary Across Minnesota
Minnesota's imaging market benefits from high provider density in the Twin Cities metro area, with numerous freestanding imaging centers competing alongside major health systems. Rural areas have fewer options, often requiring patients to travel to regional centers in Duluth, Rochester, or the Twin Cities for specialized imaging services.
Urban vs Rural Provider Availability
The Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area and Rochester offer numerous pelvic ultrasound providers, while rural Minnesota counties may have limited local options. Patients in northern and southwestern Minnesota often travel 60+ miles for imaging services, though telemedicine consultations can reduce follow-up travel needs.
Facility Type Pricing
OB-GYN office-based pelvic ultrasound typically costs $150-$400 all-in, while freestanding imaging centers charge $250-$600, and hospital outpatient departments range $400-$1,200. The wide hospital pricing variation reflects different facility fee structures across Minnesota health systems.
Major MN Health Systems
M Health Fairview, Allina Health, HealthPartners, and Essentia Health dominate Minnesota's imaging market, while Mayo Clinic anchors southeastern Minnesota. These systems often offer standardized pricing across their facilities, though individual locations may have different self-pay policies.
OB-GYN Provider Density
With 2,017 active Minnesota providers filing pelvic ultrasound rates, patients have extensive options particularly in metro areas. This provider density creates competitive pricing pressures, especially for self-pay patients willing to comparison shop across facilities.
Cost by Procedure Type
Pelvic Ultrasound can be billed under different CPT codes depending on what's done during the procedure in Minnesota.
CPT 76830
CPT 76856
Costs shown are median negotiated rates. Your actual cost depends on your insurance plan and provider.
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 — Pelvic Ultrasound Costs in Minnesota
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 76830)