Ultrasound Scan of Head and Neck Soft Tissue Cost in New Hampshire
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 22 New Hampshire hospitals. CPT 76536. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — New Hampshire
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 22 of 22 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Cigna | UHC | Aetna | MultiPlan | First Health | BCBS | Centene | Humana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALICE PECK DAY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LEBANON |
$31.80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CONCORD HOSPITAL CONCORD |
$35.10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CONCORD HOSPITAL LACONIA LACONIA |
$35.10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CONCORD HOSPITAL FRANKLIN FRANKLIN |
$35.10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHESHIRE MEDICAL CENTER KEENE |
$46.92 | $28.43 | $28.43 | $26.79 | $88.00 | $70.00 | $28.43 | $28.43 | — |
| LITTLETON REGIONAL HEALTHCARE LITTLETON |
$69.02 | $40.28 | $38.00 | $91.00 | $95.00 | $98.00 | $81.50 | — | $39.52 |
| NEW LONDON HOSPITAL NEW LONDON |
$128 | $35.67 | $26.01 | $29.91 | $95.00 | — | — | $26.79 | — |
| DARTMOUTH HITCHCOCK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LEBANON |
$186 | $26.79 | $26.01 | $26.79 | $88.00 | $85.00 | $26.01 | $27.05 | — |
| SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER NASHUA |
$374 | $120 | — | $114 | — | — | $116 | $148 | — |
| COTTAGE HOSPITAL WOODSVILLE |
$414 | $39.14 | $38.00 | $38.76 | — | — | $38.00 | — | $32.30 |
| HUGGINS HOSPITAL WOLFEBORO |
$426 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $95.00 | — | — | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| VALLEY REGIONAL HOSPITAL CLAREMONT |
$506 | $115 | $142 | — | — | — | $1,136 | — | — |
| SPEARE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PLYMOUTH |
$682 | $383 | — | — | — | — | $804 | — | — |
| WENTWORTH-DOUGLASS HOSPITAL DOVER |
$691 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MAINE HEALTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NORTH CONWAY |
$823 | $693 | $30.85 | $26.83 | $50.20 | — | — | $30.81 | $30.85 |
| CATHOLIC MEDICAL CENTER MANCHESTER |
$1,439 | — | $721 | — | $1,065 | — | — | — | — |
| PORTSMOUTH REGIONAL HOSPITAL PORTSMOUTH |
$1,887 | $894 | $485 | $1,194 | $1,528 | $1,717 | — | — | — |
| SEABROOK EMERGENCY ROOM SEABROOK |
$1,887 | $894 | $485 | $1,194 | $1,528 | $1,717 | — | — | — |
| DOVER EMERGENCY ROOM DOVER |
$1,887 | $894 | $485 | $1,194 | $1,528 | $1,717 | — | — | — |
| PLAISTOW EMERGENCY ROOM PLAISTOW |
$1,904 | $2,386 | $400 | $1,133 | — | $1,618 | — | — | — |
| PARKLAND MEDICAL CENTER DERRY |
$1,904 | $2,386 | $400 | $1,133 | — | $1,618 | — | — | — |
| FRISBIE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ROCHESTER |
$2,215 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 22 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire, Medicare reimburses about $112 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in New Hampshire range from $31.80 to $2,215 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 3.8x 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 New Hampshire?
- Cash prices for ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue (CPT 76536) in New Hampshire range from $31.80 to $2,215, with a median of $426. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue in New Hampshire?
- The cheapest New Hampshire hospital published cash price for this procedure is $31.80. 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.