Leg or arm vein ultrasound cost in Columbus, NC — inpatient
In Columbus, NC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for vein ultrasound (duplex) of one arm or leg, or a limited study as an inpatient: from $1,269.60 to $1,269.60, with a median of $1,269.60. Across North Carolina, the median is $515.76 at 37 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 93971, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 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 Columbus, NC.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdventHealth Polk lowest Columbus, NC · (828) 894-3311 HC DUPLEX EXTREM VENOUS,UNI OR LTD - CV US DOPPLER VENOUS LEG | $1,269.60 | $1,269.60 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| AdventHealth Polk Columbus, NC · (828) 894-3311 HC DUPLEX EXTREM VENOUS,UNI OR LTD - US DOPPLER VENOUS ARM | $1,333.08 | $1,333.08 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,269.60, median $1,269.60, highest $1,269.60.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,269.60 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
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.