CPT 76700San Diego, CAPrices as of 2026-06-10
Abdominal Ultrasound Cost in San Diego, CA
A complete sound-wave imaging exam of the organs in the abdomen, such as the liver, gallbladder, and kidneys.
Prices range from $685 to $685 across 1 hospital; the median is $685.
Us Abdomen & Retroperitoneum
Area median: $616 across 298 hospitals (US)
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Scripps Mercy Hospital
San Diego, CA
CMS
Fair price
Cash Price
$685
Negotiated Range
From $110
n=59 payers
Gross
$1,369
Best price
| Rating | Fair Price | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, CA | $685 | From $110n=59 payers | $1,369 | CMS | Fair price |
What affects the price of abdominal ultrasound?
A complete sound-wave imaging exam of the organs in the abdomen, such as the liver, gallbladder, and kidneys.
- How you pay: cash (self-pay) prices are often lower than insurer-negotiated rates, and the hospital's gross "list price" is rarely what anyone actually pays.
- Your insurance plan: each insurer negotiates its own rate with each hospital, so the same procedure can vary by thousands of dollars across plans.
- Where it's done: hospital outpatient departments usually charge more than independent imaging centers or ambulatory surgery centers.
- Extra services: anesthesia, pathology, facility fees, and physician fees may be billed separately from the listed procedure price.
- Complexity: complications or additional findings during the procedure can change the final bill.
Prices shown are from hospital-published price transparency data. Your actual cost may vary based on your specific insurance plan, treatment complexity, and other factors. This page is not medical or billing advice.