Leg or arm vein ultrasound cost in Madison, WI — inpatient
In Madison, WI, 2 hospitals list a cash price for vein ultrasound (duplex) of one arm or leg, or a limited study as an inpatient: from $443.95 to $1,064.00, with a median of $753.98. The lowest listed price is at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital — $310.03 less than the median here. Across Wisconsin, the median is $570.31 at 70 hospitals.
Cash prices at 2 facilities across 2 cities for code 93971, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jan 28, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Madison, WI.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital lowest Portage, WI · (608) 742-4131 Pro Extremity Study | $443.95 | $683.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital lowest Portage, WI · (608) 742-4131 Pro Extremity Study|PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT | $443.95 | $683.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital one side Portage, WI · (608) 742-4131 Venous Duplex Scan/Dvt-Unilateral | $562.25 | $865.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital one side Portage, WI · (608) 742-4131 DUP-SCAN XTR VEINS UNILATERAL/LIMITED STUDY | $1,006.20 | $1,548.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Madison, WI · (608) 417-6210 PR DUPLEX EXTREM VENOUS,UNI OR LTD | $1,064.00 | $1,330.00 | $109.20–$1,263.50 | 20% | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Madison, WI · (608) 417-6210 HC DUPLEX EXT VEINS UNIL/LIMIT | $1,512.67 | $1,890.83 | $434.89–$1,796.29 | 20% | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $443.95, median $753.98, highest $1,064.00 — a 2.4× difference within the same market.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $753.98 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
A venous duplex ultrasound checks the veins of one arm or leg for blood clots (deep vein thrombosis) and blood flow problems. It is ordered for leg swelling or pain, and to check veins before vein treatment.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers the study of one limb or a limited study. The interpretation by a radiologist or vascular specialist is often billed separately.