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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $627.02 | $72.61 – $1,435.70 |
| Massena Hospital | Massena, NY | $629.03 | not published |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $629.64 | $25.23 – $365.31 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | $629.64 | $25.23 – $365.31 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $629.64 | $25.23 – $365.31 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $629.64 | $25.23 – $365.31 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | $634.08 | $570.14 – $939.08 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital | Chewelah, WA | $641.20 | not published |
| St Jude Medical Center | Fullerton, CA | $641.28 | $538.30 – $939.08 |
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | $643.62 | $203.12 – $516.32 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | $645.63 | $25.55 – $645.62 |
| OSF St Mary Medical Center | Galesburg, IL | $652.20 | not published |
| CHI Health Plainview | Plainview, NE | $653.52 | $452.01 – $1,003.47 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Randolph (St. Vincent Randolph Hospital, Inc.) | Winchester, IN | $654.00 | $11.50 – $400.00 |
| St. John's Camarillo Hospital | Camarillo, CA | $656.13 | $109.85 – $1,168.44 |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | $657.80 | not published |
| Shelby Hospital | Shelby, OH | $657.80 | not published |
| CHI Health Schuyler | Schuyler, NE | $661.30 | $158.73 – $838.97 |
| OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center | Alton, IL | $663.00 | $79.55 – $79.55 |
| SSM Health Monroe Hospital | Monroe, WI | $665.50 | $71.94 – $71.94 |
| Sunnyside Medical Center | CLACKAMAS, OR | $665.55 | not published |
| Westside Medical Center | HILLSBORO, OR | $665.55 | not published |
| Wellstar Cobb Hospital | Austell, GA | $670.02 | $624.79 – $805.98 |
| Wellstar Douglas Hospital | Douglasville, GA | $670.02 | $624.79 – $805.98 |
| Wellstar Kennestone Hospital | Marietta, GA | $670.02 | $624.79 – $805.98 |
| Wellstar MCG Health | Augusta, GA | $670.02 | $246.22 – $805.98 |
| Wellstar North Fulton Hospital | Roswell, GA | $670.02 | $624.79 – $805.98 |
| Wellstar Paulding Hospital | Hiram, GA | $670.02 | $624.79 – $805.98 |
| Wellstar Roosevelt Long Term Acute Care at Warm Springs | P O Box 280, GA | $670.02 | not published |
| Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital | Griffin, GA | $670.02 | $624.79 – $805.98 |
| Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital | Jackson, GA | $670.02 | $624.79 – $805.98 |
| Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center | Lagrange, GA | $670.02 | $624.79 – $805.98 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | $670.02 | $624.79 – $805.98 |
| Mercy Hospital Aurora | Aurora, MO | $670.15 | $31.20 – $31.20 |
| Glendale Memorial Hospital Health Center | Glendale, CA | $673.19 | $72.61 – $1,652.00 |
| Adventhealth Manchester | Manchester, KY | $673.70 | not published |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | $674.85 | $29.73 – $58.97 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $679.35 | $279.07 – $428.13 |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | $687.50 | $90.72 – $90.72 |
| Adventhealth Gordon | Calhoun, GA | $689.68 | $62.80 – $243.70 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $699.60 | $49.70 – $574.00 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $699.60 | $49.70 – $574.00 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $699.60 | $51.53 – $574.00 |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $699.60 | $182.53 – $574.00 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | $701.35 | $24.07 – $863.20 |
| Mercy Hospital Southeast | Cape Girardeau, MO | $703.30 | $315.35 – $315.35 |
| UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital | Waterloo, IA | $716.68 | $25.55 – $472.11 |
| UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | $716.68 | $25.55 – $430.01 |
| Marion General Hospital | Marion, OH | $717.60 | not published |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $720.00 | not published |