Ultrasound Scan of Head and Neck Soft Tissue Cost in Hawaii

What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 13 Hawaii hospitals. CPT 76536. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.

📊 Median $492 📉 Low $213 📈 High $640 🏥 13 hospitals 🏛️ 13 with insurance contracts 🇺🇸 Medicare $120

Hospital comparison — Hawaii

Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 13 of 13 hospitals.

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HospitalCashUHCKaiserHumanaMultiPlanDevotedFirst HealthAetnaCigna
HALE HO'OLA HAMAKUA
HONOKAA
$213 $26.93$32.32——$29.62———
HILO BENIOFF MEDICAL CENTER
HILO
$213 $26.93$32.32——$29.62———
KAU HOSPITAL
PAHALA
$213 $26.93$32.32——$29.62———
KULA HOSPITAL
KULA
$300 $65.00$39.00——$65.00———
LANAI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
LANAI CITY
$300 $51.00$39.00——$51.00———
KAHUKU MEDICAL CENTER
KAHUKU
$387 $46.98$28.95$120—————
MOLOKAI GENERAL HOSPITAL
KAUNAKAKAI
$492 $60.00$27.00—$85.00————
QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER
HONOLULU
$575 $58.54$123$90.00$70.00—$80.00——
QUEEN'S NORTH HAWAII COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
WAIMEA
$575 $80.00$132$90.00$72.00—$80.00——
THE QUEEN'S MEDICAL CENTER - WEST OAHU
EWA BEACH
$575 $58.54$123$90.00$70.00—$80.00——
THE QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER WAHIAWA
WAHIAWA
$575 $58.54—$90.00——$80.00——
KAISER PERMANENTE MOANALUA MEDICAL CENTER
HONOLULU
$585 —$109——————
SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
HONOLULU
$640 $86.45$65.00—$85.00——$75.00$139
What these prices are. Each figure is the facility’s own published self-pay (cash) price for CPT 76536, filed under the federal price transparency rule (45 CFR Part 180). Hospital facility charges may not include separate physician, anesthesia, or pathology fees. National median for this code: $506 across all reporting facilities. Dataset: Q4 2026. Always confirm the final price with the facility before booking.
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That is the median of what the 13 Hawaii hospitals above publish for Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue — 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 76536 in Hawaii, Medicare reimburses about $120 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Hawaii range from $213 to $640 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 4.1x 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 head and neck soft tissue cost in Hawaii?
Cash prices for ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue (CPT 76536) in Hawaii range from $213 to $640, with a median of $492. Prices vary widely by hospital.
Where can I find the cheapest ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue in Hawaii?
The cheapest Hawaii hospital published cash price for this procedure is $213. 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.

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Methodology. Cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates published by each Hawaii facility under federal price transparency rules (45 CFR § 180). CPT code 76536 (Imaging). Data refreshed regularly; verify with the facility before any procedure.