Application of Ultrasound, each 15 Minutes Cost in Maryland
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 13 Maryland hospitals. CPT 97035. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Maryland
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 13 of 13 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | UHC | Cigna | Humana | MultiPlan | Health Net | Kaiser |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUMINIS HEALTH DOCTORS COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER GOOD LUCK ROAD LANHAM |
$26.13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE FORT WASHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER FORT WASHINGTON |
$30.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LUMINIS HEALTH ANNE ARUNDEL MEDICAL CENTER MEDICAL PARKWAY ANNAPOLIS |
$30.63 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FREDERICK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FREDERICK |
$33.01 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL SILVER SPRING |
$36.63 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GREATER BALTIMORE MEDICAL CENTER TOWSON |
$37.69 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MOUNT WASHINGTON PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL BALTIMORE |
$38.30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE SHADY GROVE MEDICAL CENTER ROCKVILLE |
$39.96 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GARRETT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER OAKLAND |
$40.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TIDALHEALTH MCCREADY PAVILION E CARROLLL ST SALISBURY |
$45.71 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LUMINIS HEALTH J KENT MCNEW FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER HARRY S TRUMAN PARKWAY ANNAPOLIS |
$76.94 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ADVENTIST REHABILITATION HOSPITAL ROCKVILLE |
$128 | $15.65 | $15.65 | $15.65 | $14.09 | $95.81 | $40.88 | $20.98 |
| KENNEDY KREIGER INSTITUTE BALTIMORE |
$158 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 13 Maryland hospitals above publish for Application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.
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Medicare reimbursement benchmark
For CPT 97035 in Maryland, Medicare reimburses about $14.78 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Maryland range from $26.13 to $158 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 2.6x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes cost in Maryland?
- Cash prices for application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes (CPT 97035) in Maryland range from $26.13 to $158, with a median of $38.30. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes in Maryland?
- The cheapest Maryland hospital published cash price for this procedure is $26.13. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
- Are these the prices I'll pay?
- These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
- Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
- Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
- Where does this data come from?
- Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.