Kidney ultrasound in New York

Common questions

How much does kidney ultrasound cost at a hospital in New York?

At 3 New York hospitals that publish a cash price, the typical price for kidney ultrasound is $600, and most charge between $292 and $625. The typical rate commercial insurers have negotiated is $220. These are hospital prices; independent clinics, imaging centers and labs often charge less.

Is it cheaper to pay cash or use insurance for kidney ultrasound?

At 1 of the 3 hospitals in New York that publish both, the cash price is lower than the typical insurer rate. Remember that with insurance you pay only your share of that rate once your deductible is met, and that cash payments usually don't count toward your deductible.

Which hospital in New York has the lowest cash price for kidney ultrasound?

Of the hospitals whose price files we have read, the lowest published cash price is $215 at Garnet Health Medical Center. Confirm the price with the hospital before you book.

Does the price include the doctor?

No. These are the hospital's own charges, often called the facility fee. The doctors involved, such as the surgeon, the anesthesiologist or the radiologist who reads a scan, usually send a separate bill.