Ultrasound elastography parenchyma cost at US hospitals
HC US ELASTOGRAPHY PARENCHYMA · CPT 76981
$19.04
lowest cash price
$313.95
national median
$2,645.60
highest cash price
534
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $19.04–$2,645.60 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($302.60) → Sep 1, 2026 ($450.50)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 3 | $701.22 | $701.22 | $1,138.02 |
| Arizona | 9 | $58.16 | $170.56 | $556.50 |
| Arkansas | 2 | $58.95 | $58.95 | $74.67 |
| California | 71 | $19.04 | $289.20 | $425.60 |
| Colorado | 14 | $221.75 | $387.41 | $513.25 |
| Florida | 79 | $169.00 | $404.30 | $2,645.60 |
| Georgia | 24 | $136.11 | $136.11 | $584.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $31.68 | $31.68 | $363.75 |
| Illinois | 42 | $150.00 | $338.40 | $819.00 |
| Indiana | 26 | $204.00 | $214.50 | $942.66 |
| Iowa | 19 | $119.70 | $189.60 | $1,625.00 |
| Kansas | 10 | $410.48 | $410.48 | $410.48 |
| Kentucky | 13 | $97.61 | $370.88 | $942.66 |
| Louisiana | 5 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | $323.75 | $323.75 | $728.35 |
| Maryland | 2 | $321.60 | $321.60 | $321.60 |
| Michigan | 26 | $129.72 | $453.00 | $1,240.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $238.70 | $283.53 | $405.94 |
| Mississippi | 3 | $69.52 | $94.32 | $126.40 |
| Missouri | 15 | $155.65 | $318.45 | $574.04 |
| Montana | 2 | $396.00 | $396.00 | $827.20 |
| Nebraska | 5 | $119.70 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $302.60 | $302.60 | $302.60 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $104.89 | $117.81 | $200.71 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 20 | $125.84 | $125.84 | $1,456.00 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $275.98 | $275.98 | $336.50 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $241.60 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
| Ohio | 48 | $126.00 | $477.10 | $921.60 |
| Oklahoma | 10 | $114.33 | $114.33 | $302.25 |
| Oregon | 9 | $157.76 | $285.75 | $602.65 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $202.20 | $202.20 | $249.60 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $92.50 | $112.00 | $124.50 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 33 | $75.60 | $101.55 | $122.43 |
| Texas | 119 | $37.51 | $387.00 | $2,147.50 |
| Virginia | 34 | $101.55 | $425.40 | $1,011.00 |
| Washington | 31 | $155.05 | $327.20 | $952.00 |
| West Virginia | 7 | $62.00 | $233.50 | $281.00 |
| Wisconsin | 28 | $207.35 | $362.50 | $362.50 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $252.77 | $252.77 | $272.40 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $245.18 – $622.56 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $185.25 – $633.06 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $245.18 – $603.88 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $245.18 – $622.56 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $245.18 – $602.93 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | not published | $245.18 – $612.06 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $185.25 – $662.83 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | not published | $599.44 – $612.06 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $245.18 – $656.64 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | not published | $185.25 – $657.40 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | not published | $245.18 – $602.93 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | not published | $245.18 – $612.06 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL | SANFORD, FL | not published | $245.18 – $622.56 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | not published | $245.18 – $584.93 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $185.25 – $657.40 |
| HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | not published | $185.25 – $633.06 |
| HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL | PANAMA CITY, FL | not published | $245.18 – $579.08 |
| HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL | NAVARRE, FL | not published | $245.18 – $628.35 |
| HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL | FORT MYERS, FL | not published | $245.18 – $593.09 |
| HCA FLORIDA ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL | ENGLEWOOD, FL | not published | $245.18 – $612.06 |
| HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL | Inverness, FL | not published | $245.18 – $569.53 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | not published | $245.18 – $578.28 |
| HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL | TAMPA, FL | not published | $245.18 – $612.06 |
| HCA FLORIDA BAYONET POINT HOSPITAL | HUDSON, FL | not published | $245.18 – $612.06 |
| HCA FLORIDA BLAKE HOSPITAL | BRADENTON, FL | not published | $245.18 – $612.06 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | not published | $185.25 – $657.40 |
| HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH | LAKEWOOD, CO | not published | $70.52 – $273.56 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | not published | $169.18 – $245.18 |
| CENTRAL PARK ER, A PART OF ROSE | DENVER, CO | not published | $72.59 – $245.18 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $67.85 – $245.18 |
| HCA HealthONE AURORA | Aurora, CO | not published | $69.63 – $248.79 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $102.50 – $630.84 |
| HCA HOUSTON SOUTHEAST | PASADENA, TX | not published | $102.50 – $630.84 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $104.59 – $630.84 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | not published | $104.59 – $630.84 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $104.59 – $630.84 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | not published | $102.50 – $630.84 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | not published | $102.50 – $630.84 |
| HCA HOUSTON CONROE | CONROE, TX | not published | $102.50 – $630.84 |
| STONESPRINGS HOSPITAL CENTER | Dulles, VA | not published | $112.98 – $438.84 |
| SPOTSYLVANIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Fredericksburg, VA | not published | $75.32 – $466.04 |
| RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER | VIENNA, VA | not published | $111.68 – $438.84 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-PULASKI | PULASKI, VA | not published | $102.73 – $245.18 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | not published | $57.67 – $186.09 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | not published | $59.97 – $186.09 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | not published | $49.93 – $199.70 |
| SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | MT JULIET, TN | not published | $69.56 – $253.97 |
| STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER | Smyrna, TN | not published | $69.56 – $253.97 |
| SOUTHERN HILLS MEDICAL CENTER | ANTIOCH, TN | not published | $69.56 – $253.97 |
| SKYLINE MADISON CAMPUS | NASHVILLE, TN | not published | $69.56 – $253.97 |