Ultrasound Guidance for a Needle Procedure cost at US hospitals
Ultrasound guidance for needle placement, supervision and interpretation · CPT 76942
$38.50
lowest cash price
$720.15
national median
$6,986.75
highest cash price
845
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $38.50–$6,986.75 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($900.50) → Sep 1, 2026 ($942.66)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $1,006.98 | $1,960.14 | $2,228.46 |
| Arizona | 23 | $109.20 | $277.88 | $1,472.87 |
| Arkansas | 8 | $146.55 | $236.11 | $822.00 |
| California | 90 | $209.79 | $854.39 | $4,315.57 |
| Colorado | 16 | $222.86 | $2,189.40 | $2,189.40 |
| Florida | 78 | $196.00 | $1,708.20 | $6,986.75 |
| Georgia | 25 | $352.24 | $670.02 | $3,523.59 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $218.24 | $218.24 | $318.75 |
| Illinois | 50 | $171.27 | $921.60 | $1,705.20 |
| Indiana | 26 | $324.60 | $399.50 | $942.66 |
| Iowa | 25 | $366.13 | $645.63 | $2,284.75 |
| Kansas | 11 | $290.80 | $595.40 | $2,159.16 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $236.38 | $942.66 | $2,943.54 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $423.54 | $423.54 | $423.54 |
| Maine | 7 | $674.85 | $842.20 | $1,121.65 |
| Michigan | 27 | $43.93 | $930.00 | $1,424.00 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $286.61 | $525.50 | $961.60 |
| Mississippi | 8 | $145.92 | $214.80 | $573.60 |
| Missouri | 18 | $453.20 | $728.20 | $2,154.73 |
| Montana | 2 | $255.20 | $255.20 | $455.20 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $448.14 | $538.00 | $830.00 |
| Nevada | 4 | $342.02 | $785.15 | $1,095.38 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,119.90 | $1,119.90 | $1,119.90 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $161.89 | $193.88 | $331.50 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $1,526.70 | $1,526.70 | $1,526.70 |
| New York | 22 | $219.91 | $629.03 | $2,111.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $519.53 | $519.53 | $1,162.98 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $799.20 | $820.80 | $954.40 |
| Ohio | 64 | $38.50 | $717.60 | $2,637.60 |
| Oklahoma | 15 | $289.99 | $747.50 | $2,252.11 |
| Oregon | 13 | $112.32 | $665.55 | $4,239.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $234.00 | $780.80 | $2,769.60 |
| South Carolina | 12 | $446.00 | $687.50 | $990.60 |
| South Dakota | 3 | $909.60 | $931.20 | $970.40 |
| Tennessee | 36 | $101.55 | $138.60 | $3,186.26 |
| Texas | 111 | $382.05 | $818.50 | $3,932.00 |
| Virginia | 41 | $101.55 | $827.50 | $3,373.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $125.28 | $750.40 | $2,973.36 |
| West Virginia | 16 | $100.50 | $528.50 | $5,482.33 |
| Wisconsin | 32 | $374.18 | $720.00 | $2,735.15 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $475.42 | $489.62 | $512.34 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $1,349.60 | not published |
| San Leandro Medical Center | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $1,349.60 | not published |
| Santa Clara Medical Center | SANTA CLARA, CA | $1,349.60 | not published |
| San Rafael Medical Center | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $1,349.60 | not published |
| Santa Rosa Medical Center | SANTA ROSA, CA | $1,349.60 | not published |
| South San Francisco Medical Center | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $1,349.60 | not published |
| South Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $1,349.60 | not published |
| Vacaville Medical Center | VACAVILLE, CA | $1,349.60 | not published |
| Walnut Creek Medical Center | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $1,349.60 | not published |
| Vallejo Medical Center | VALLEJO, CA | $1,349.60 | not published |
| Antioch Medical Center | ANTIOCH, CA | $1,349.60 | not published |
| Fremont Medical Center | FREMONT, CA | $1,349.60 | not published |
| Fresno Medical Center | FRESNO, CA | $1,349.60 | not published |
| Roseville Medical Center | ROSEVILLE, CA | $1,349.60 | not published |
| San Jose Medical Center | SAN JOSE, CA | $1,349.60 | not published |
| San Francisco Medical Center | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $1,349.60 | not published |
| Kings Mills Hospital | Mason, OH | $1,373.40 | not published |
| UPMC Kane | Kane, PA | $1,375.20 | $79.20 – $241.47 |
| AdventHealth Deland | Deland, FL | $1,381.36 | not published |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Santa Rosa, CA | $1,397.91 | $382.00 – $1,151.98 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,413.60 | $51.84 – $276.92 |
| Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital | Grand Rapids, MI | $1,424.00 | $320.56 – $320.56 |
| Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital | East Grand Rapids, MI | $1,424.00 | $320.56 – $320.56 |
| Jewish Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $1,441.80 | not published |
| Anderson Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $1,441.80 | not published |
| Clermont Hospital | Batavia, OH | $1,441.80 | not published |
| Fairfield Hospital | Fairfield, OH | $1,441.80 | not published |
| Mercy West Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $1,441.80 | not published |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | $1,472.87 | $51.00 – $64.21 |
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $1,489.29 | $72.66 – $970.00 |
| Adventhealth Palm Coast | Palm Coast, FL | $1,492.64 | not published |
| Adventhealth Palm Coast Parkway | Palm Coast, FL | $1,492.64 | not published |
| Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital | Hobbs, NM | $1,526.70 | not published |
| Dominican Hospital | Santa Cruz, CA | $1,574.10 | $72.61 – $630.00 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $1,583.00 | $41.69 – $59.75 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $1,583.00 | $41.69 – $59.75 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $1,583.00 | $53.07 – $53.07 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $1,583.00 | $41.69 – $59.75 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $1,583.00 | $41.69 – $59.75 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $1,583.00 | $41.69 – $59.75 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $1,583.00 | $41.69 – $59.75 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $1,583.00 | $41.69 – $59.75 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | $1,620.96 | not published |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | $1,620.96 | not published |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | $1,620.96 | $120.42 – $120.42 |
| Tiffin Hospital | Tiffin, OH | $1,638.00 | not published |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield | Mansfield, TX | $1,643.70 | $73.65 – $73.65 |
| Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South | Burleson, TX | $1,643.70 | $73.65 – $73.65 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center | New York, NY | $1,653.00 | $63.22 – $372.50 |
| AdventHealth Orlando | Orlando, FL | $1,679.00 | not published |