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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wamego Health Center (Wamego Hospital Association) | Wamego, KS | $290.80 | $22.92 – $166.16 |
| UPMC St. Margaret | Pittsburgh, PA | $301.20 | $79.20 – $236.54 |
| SONORA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Sonora, CA | $302.60 | $4.89 – $396.02 |
| Banner Ocotillo Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | $305.76 | $112.56 – $585.00 |
| 62-1519754 BMH Golden Triangle | Columbus, MS | $307.75 | $47.35 – $199.00 |
| Gouverneur Hospital | Gouverneur, NY | $308.82 | $126.68 – $126.68 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph London | London, KY | $309.02 | $80.45 – $788.06 |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $310.44 | $112.56 – $585.00 |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | $314.87 | $27.91 – $32.56 |
| 64-0362400 Anderson Regional Main Campus | Meridian, MS | $315.48 | $47.35 – $47.35 |
| UPMC Bedford | Everett, PA | $318.00 | $75.60 – $477.00 |
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | $318.75 | not published |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Tucson, AZ | $322.01 | $79.81 – $773.60 |
| Sterling Regional Medical Center | Sterling, CO | $322.62 | $158.47 – $550.96 |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | $322.92 | $43.79 – $585.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | $324.60 | $11.50 – $400.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | $324.60 | $23.87 – $400.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | $324.60 | $11.50 – $400.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Anderson (St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital, Inc.) | Anderson, IN | $324.60 | $11.50 – $400.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Fishers (St. Vincent Fishers Hospital, Inc.) | Fishers, IN | $324.60 | $23.87 – $400.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo (St. Joseph Hospital & Health Center, Inc.) | Kokomo, IN | $324.60 | $11.50 – $400.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel (St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, Inc.) | Carmel, IN | $324.60 | $23.87 – $400.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center (St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana, LLC) | Carmel, IN | $324.60 | $23.87 – $400.00 |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center | San Tan Valley, AZ | $327.60 | $112.56 – $585.00 |
| Childrens Specialized Hospital | Mountainside, NJ | $331.50 | $264.00 – $264.00 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East | Lexington, KY | $335.40 | $80.45 – $613.34 |
| HANFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Selma, CA | $336.87 | $32.13 – $459.40 |
| REEDLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Reedley, CA | $336.87 | $0.90 – $396.12 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH TULARE | Tulare, CA | $336.87 | $32.13 – $399.47 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $338.52 | $112.56 – $585.00 |
| UPMC Chautauqua | Jamestown, NY | $342.00 | $52.96 – $513.00 |
| Banner Churchill Community Hospital | Fallon, NV | $342.02 | $127.40 – $470.40 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital - Georgia | Ringgold, GA | $352.24 | $17.85 – $698.00 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson | Hixson, TN | $352.24 | $23.80 – $83.30 |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | $354.00 | $79.20 – $279.33 |
| St. Mary Medical Center | Long Beach, CA | $357.33 | $65.35 – $831.00 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | $365.40 | $216.98 – $371.45 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | $366.13 | $19.50 – $264.53 |
| Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | $371.22 | $61.15 – $1,161.93 |
| UPMC Magee | Pittsburgh, PA | $371.40 | $56.01 – $236.54 |
| CHI Health Mercy Corning | Corning, IA | $373.44 | $318.63 – $726.18 |
| Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital | Franklin, WI | $374.18 | $26.87 – $519.00 |
| Ascension St. Francis Hospital, Inc. | Milwaukee, WI | $374.18 | $26.87 – $519.00 |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus | Milwaukee, WI | $374.18 | $26.87 – $519.00 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Glenoaks | Glendale Heights, IL | $375.00 | $87.83 – $87.83 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | $375.00 | $87.83 – $87.83 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | $375.00 | $87.83 – $87.83 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook | Bolingbrook, IL | $375.00 | $87.83 – $87.83 |
| CHI Health Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley, IA | $381.22 | $259.35 – $726.18 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin | Lufkin, TX | $382.05 | $47.43 – $2,292.30 |