Thyroid Ultrasound cost at US hospitals
Ultrasound, soft tissue of head and neck · CPT 76536
$33.75
lowest cash price
$588.50
national median
$5,650.03
highest cash price
912
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $33.75–$5,650.03 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($634.90) → Sep 1, 2026 ($942.66)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $946.14 | $1,212.90 | $1,383.72 |
| Arizona | 23 | $82.74 | $235.22 | $923.79 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $117.30 | $454.35 | $678.00 |
| California | 90 | $149.87 | $826.80 | $2,255.73 |
| Colorado | 17 | $244.43 | $1,084.19 | $1,602.55 |
| Florida | 81 | $485.20 | $1,812.48 | $5,505.50 |
| Georgia | 25 | $374.74 | $606.00 | $3,542.44 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $216.00 | $216.00 | $585.00 |
| Illinois | 51 | $331.25 | $745.20 | $1,368.00 |
| Indiana | 26 | $331.88 | $431.00 | $942.66 |
| Iowa | 30 | $247.20 | $514.80 | $1,209.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $337.20 | $2,361.79 | $3,636.86 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $308.95 | $764.40 | $1,486.80 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $432.90 | $432.90 | $432.90 |
| Maine | 7 | $603.90 | $706.65 | $1,015.05 |
| Maryland | 2 | $447.00 | $447.00 | $447.00 |
| Michigan | 27 | $143.36 | $873.00 | $1,077.60 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $341.47 | $456.57 | $902.40 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $76.12 | $205.44 | $278.10 |
| Missouri | 21 | $33.75 | $526.35 | $1,256.55 |
| Montana | 2 | $433.60 | $433.60 | $453.60 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $367.92 | $432.00 | $788.56 |
| Nevada | 4 | $582.13 | $679.17 | $947.52 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $822.90 | $822.90 | $822.90 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $116.22 | $209.09 | $270.50 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $458.64 | $458.64 | $458.64 |
| New York | 23 | $125.84 | $125.84 | $1,948.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $537.50 | $544.80 | $1,054.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $480.00 | $480.00 | $646.40 |
| Ohio | 65 | $266.00 | $598.65 | $1,818.00 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $198.25 | $408.02 | $1,141.11 |
| Oregon | 13 | $100.98 | $507.75 | $853.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $279.50 | $635.20 | $1,263.00 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $220.00 | $788.40 | $2,171.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $680.00 | $741.60 | $892.00 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $99.82 | $151.80 | $2,315.56 |
| Texas | 110 | $206.01 | $630.55 | $5,650.03 |
| Virginia | 43 | $99.82 | $640.50 | $3,089.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $346.40 | $447.20 | $1,273.30 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $260.00 | $438.00 | $1,220.00 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $322.50 | $538.48 | $1,415.87 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $169.26 | $779.25 | $839.76 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | $617.28 | $121.40 – $526.78 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Randolph (St. Vincent Randolph Hospital, Inc.) | Winchester, IN | $621.00 | $20.12 – $400.00 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $630.55 | $99.77 – $788.19 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $630.55 | $129.79 – $945.83 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $630.55 | $99.77 – $788.19 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $630.55 | $99.77 – $945.83 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $630.55 | $104.75 – $945.83 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $630.55 | $99.77 – $788.19 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $630.55 | $99.94 – $788.19 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $630.55 | $99.77 – $788.19 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $630.55 | $99.77 – $788.19 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $630.55 | $99.77 – $788.19 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $630.55 | $99.77 – $788.19 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $630.55 | $99.77 – $788.19 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $630.55 | $99.77 – $788.19 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $630.55 | $99.77 – $945.83 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON | Denton, TX | $630.55 | $99.77 – $788.19 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $630.55 | $99.77 – $788.19 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $630.55 | $99.77 – $788.19 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $630.55 | $99.77 – $788.19 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Flaget Memorial Hospital | Bardstown, KY | $631.34 | $255.78 – $1,354.08 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | $634.90 | $25.62 – $54.23 |
| WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital | Chambersburg, PA | $635.20 | $63.73 – $602.31 |
| WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital | Waynesboro, PA | $635.20 | $34.38 – $602.31 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $637.00 | $1.10 – $660.60 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | $637.00 | $0.87 – $660.60 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $637.00 | $1.01 – $660.60 |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | Bemidji, MN | $637.60 | $79.32 – $717.30 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Warrick (St. Mary's Warrick Hospital, Inc.) | Boonville, IN | $639.60 | $20.12 – $400.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $639.60 | $20.12 – $400.00 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $640.50 | $106.34 – $844.18 |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church, VA | $640.50 | $106.34 – $844.18 |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | VA 22033-1709, VA | $640.50 | $106.34 – $844.18 |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital | Leesburg, VA | $640.50 | $106.34 – $844.18 |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $640.50 | $106.34 – $844.18 |
| Middlesboro ARH Hospital | Middlesboro, KY | $643.20 | $72.89 – $72.89 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | BOCA RATON, FL | $643.50 | $53.61 – $646.47 |
| Marion General Hospital | Marion, OH | $644.15 | $99.82 – $103.82 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $644.89 | $99.77 – $806.11 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $644.89 | $99.77 – $967.33 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK | Cedar Park, TX | $644.89 | $99.77 – $967.33 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR | Taylor, TX | $644.89 | $141.23 – $859.85 |
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County | Hartford, WI | $645.00 | not published |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $645.00 | $160.73 – $1,032.00 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $646.20 | $65.25 – $227.15 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $646.20 | $65.25 – $234.56 |
| Sanford Fargo Medical Center | Fargo, ND | $646.40 | $80.11 – $727.20 |
| Glendale Memorial Hospital Health Center | Glendale, CA | $646.46 | $85.69 – $1,586.40 |
| Adventhealth Murray | Po Box 1406, GA | $648.35 | $87.61 – $192.92 |
| Adventhealth Gordon | Calhoun, GA | $648.35 | $104.06 – $210.47 |