Ultrasound Scan of Chest Cost in Washington D.C.
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 4 Washington D.C. hospitals. CPT 76604. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Washington D.C.
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 4 of 4 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | Cigna | MultiPlan | UHC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHILDREN'S NATIONAL HOSPITAL WASHINGTON |
$79.00 | — | — | — | — |
| HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL WASHINGTON |
$620 | $197 | $124 | $620 | $104 |
| GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL WASHINGTON |
$1,019 | $457 | $153 | $1,911 | — |
| CEDAR HILL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER GW HEALTH WASHINGTON |
$1,019 | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 4 Washington D.C. 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 Washington D.C., Medicare reimburses about $69.49 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Washington D.C. range from $79.00 to $1,019 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 8.9x 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 Washington D.C.?
- Cash prices for ultrasound scan of chest (CPT 76604) in Washington D.C. range from $79.00 to $1,019, with a median of $620. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest ultrasound scan of chest in Washington D.C.?
- The cheapest Washington D.C. hospital published cash price for this procedure is $79.00. 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.