Ultrasound Scan of Chest Cost in Massachusetts
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 48 Massachusetts hospitals. CPT 76604. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Massachusetts
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 48 of 48 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | UHC | BCBS | Cigna | MultiPlan | Centene | Humana | First Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCY MEDICAL CENTER - SPRINGFIELD SPRINGFIELD |
$67.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL BOSTON |
$87.75 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL BOSTON |
$87.75 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MARTHA'S VINEYARD HOSPITAL OAK BLUFFS |
$102 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NANTUCKET COTTAGE HOSPITAL NANTUCKET |
$103 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| STURDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ATTLEBORO |
$148 | $85.00 | $69.03 | $70.67 | $90.00 | — | $125 | — | — |
| BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER - SOUTH BROCKTON |
$188 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER - BRIGHTON BRIGHTON |
$210 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BAYSTATE FRANKLIN MEDICAL CENTER GREENFIELD |
$220 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL NEW BEDFORD |
$228 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHARLTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FALL RIVER |
$228 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TOBEY HOSPITAL WAREHAM |
$228 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL SOUTH WEYMOUTH |
$243 | $125 | $129 | $129 | — | — | — | — | — |
| COOLEY DICKINSON HOSPITAL NORTHAMPTON |
$250 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER BOSTON |
$307 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM SALEM HOSPITAL SALEM |
$317 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S FAULKNER HOSPITAL BOSTON |
$317 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NEWTON WELLESLEY HOSPITAL NEWTON |
$317 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MELROSE WAKEFIELD HOSPITAL MELROSE |
$323 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| VIBRA HOSPITAL OF WESTERN MASS CENTRAL CAMPUS ROCHDALE |
$332 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CAPE COD HOSPITAL HYANNIS |
$361 | $95.00 | $79.32 | $80.71 | $81.75 | $95.00 | — | — | — |
| FALMOUTH HOSPITAL FALMOUTH |
$361 | $95.00 | $80.12 | $134 | $90.93 | $95.00 | — | — | — |
| HEYWOOD HOSPITAL GARDNER |
$362 | $120 | — | $161 | — | — | — | — | — |
| SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE BROCKTON HOSPITAL BROCKTON |
$377 | $49.64 | $183 | $161 | $81.05 | — | — | $126 | — |
| VIBRA HOSPITAL OF SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS NEW BEDFORD |
$387 | $387 | — | — | — | — | — | — | $387 |
| TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER BOSTON |
$398 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SHRINERS CHILDREN'S BOSTON BOSTON |
$427 | $49.20 | $112 | $232 | $139 | $85.00 | $22.00 | — | — |
| DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE BOSTON |
$436 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PAM HEALTH SPECIALTY HOSPITAL OF STOUGHTON SUMNER STREET STOUGHTON |
$501 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOWELL GENERAL - SAINTS CAMPUS LOWELL |
$509 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHA CAMBRIDGE HOSPITAL CAMBRIDGE |
$596 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ST VINCENT HOSPITAL WORCESTER |
$618 | $1.00 | $109 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTH ALLIANCE - CLINTON HOSPITAL HOSPITAL RD. LEOMINSTER |
$621 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LEONARD MORSE HOSPITAL NATICK |
$650 | $1.00 | $109 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FRAMINGHAM UNION HOSPITAL FRAMINGHAM |
$650 | $1.00 | $109 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MILFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER MILFORD |
$692 | $80.40 | $547 | $112 | $2,001 | — | — | — | — |
| BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MARTHA ELIOT HEALTH CENTER BOSTON |
$701 | $421 | $419 | $232 | $596 | $645 | $443 | $631 | $645 |
| BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BROOKLINE BROOKLINE |
$701 | $421 | $419 | $232 | $596 | $645 | $443 | $631 | $645 |
| BOSTON CHILDREN'S LEXINGTON LEXINGTON |
$701 | $421 | $419 | $232 | $596 | $645 | $443 | $631 | $645 |
| BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PEABODY PEABODY |
$701 | $421 | $419 | $232 | $596 | $645 | $443 | $631 | $645 |
| BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BOSTON |
$701 | $421 | $419 | $395 | $596 | $645 | $443 | $631 | $645 |
| BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL NORTH DARTMOUTH BUILDING 200 |
$701 | $421 | $419 | $232 | $596 | $645 | $443 | $631 | $645 |
| BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL WEYMOUTH WEYMOUTH |
$701 | $421 | $419 | $232 | $596 | $645 | $443 | $631 | $645 |
| BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL WALTHAM WALTHAM |
$701 | $421 | $419 | $232 | $596 | $645 | $443 | $631 | $645 |
| BOSTON CHILDREN'S NEEDHAM NEEDHAM |
$701 | $421 | $419 | $232 | $596 | $645 | $443 | $631 | $645 |
| UMASS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - HARRINGTON HOSPITAL SOUTH ST SOUTHBRIDGE |
$857 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER - MARLBOROUGH CAMPUS BELMONT STREET WORCESTER |
$1,341 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ATHOL HOSPITAL ATHOL |
$1,521 | $134 | — | $161 | — | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 48 Massachusetts hospitals above publish for Ultrasound scan of chest — 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 76604 in Massachusetts, Medicare reimburses about $66.37 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Massachusetts range from $67.00 to $1,521 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 5.7x 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 ultrasound scan of chest cost in Massachusetts?
- Cash prices for ultrasound scan of chest (CPT 76604) in Massachusetts range from $67.00 to $1,521, with a median of $377. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest ultrasound scan of chest in Massachusetts?
- The cheapest Massachusetts hospital published cash price for this procedure is $67.00. 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.