Leg or arm vein ultrasound cost in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, 17 hospitals publish a cash price for vein ultrasound (duplex) of one arm or leg, or a limited study: from $136.80 to $1,001.00, with a median of $422.00. The lowest price is at Berkshire Medical Center (Pittsfield) and 2 other hospitals. The highest price is 7.3× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 93971. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Hospitals in Massachusetts, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Medical Center lowest Pittsfield · Pittsfield, MA Duplex Study Unltrl/Limtd - Professional Charge | $136.80 | $144.00 | Mar 25, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Hospital lowest Great Barrington · Pittsfield, MA Duplex Study Unltrl/Limtd - Professional Charge | $136.80 | $144.00 | Mar 25, 2026 source file |
| North Adams Regional Hospital lowest North Adams · Pittsfield, MA Duplex Study Unltrl/Limtd - Professional Charge | $136.80 | $144.00 | Mar 25, 2026 source file |
| Boston Medical Center South one side Brockton · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH HC Dup-Scan Xtr Veins Unilateral/Limited Study | $190.63 | $423.63 | — source file |
| Boston Medical Center Brighton one side Boston · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH HC Dup-Scan Xtr Veins Unilateral/Limited Study | $208.30 | $462.89 | — source file |
| Lowell General Hospital Lowell · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH HC Extremity Study - US Upper Extremity Veins Righ | $263.20 | $376.00 | — source file |
| The Mercy Hospital one side Springfield · Springfield, MA PR Scan Duplex Extremity Veins Unilateral/Limited Study | $307.70 | — | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Melrosewakefield Healthcare Melrose · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH HC Duplex Extrem Venous Uni or Ltd - US Doppler Ve | $353.50 | $505.00 | — source file |
| Cambridge Health Alliance Cambridge · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH HC Duplex Post Venous Closure | $422.00 | $422.00 | — source file |
| Tufts Medical Center Boston · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH HC Duplex Extrem Venous Uni or Ltd - US Doppler Ve | $439.60 | $628.00 | — source file |
| Holyoke Medical Center one side Holyoke · Springfield, MA Extremity Study Unilateral | $443.00 | $443.00 | — source file |
| Boston Medical Center one side Boston · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH HC Dup-Scan Xtr Veins Unilateral/Limited Study | $499.50 | $1,110.00 | — source file |
| Milford Regional Medical Center Milford · Worcester, MA Duplex Scan Groin Area Vein | $659.00 | $659.00 | — source file |
| Shriners Childrens - Boston Boston · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH EXTREMITY STUDY | $664.50 | $664.50 | — source file |
| UMass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital one side Southbridge · Worcester, MA HC Duplex Scan of Extremity Veins, Unilateral or Limited Study | $901.00 | $901.00 | Apr 3, 2026 source file |
| UMass Memorial Medical Center one side Worcester · Worcester, MA HC Duplex Scan of Extremity Veins, Unilateral or Limited Study | $973.00 | $973.00 | Mar 26, 2026 source file |
| HealthAlliance - Clinton Hospital one side Leominster · Worcester, MA HC Duplex Scan of Extremity Veins, Unilateral or Limited Study | $1,001.00 | $1,001.00 | Mar 26, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 8 | $190.63 | $387.75 |
| Worcester, MA | 4 | $659.00 | $937.00 |
| Pittsfield, MA | 3 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Springfield, MA | 2 | $307.70 | $375.35 |
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.
Vein ultrasound (duplex) of one arm or leg, or a limited study in other states
- Alabama$1,165.50
- Alaska$1,244.88
- Arizona$328.95
- Arkansas$367.20
- California$887.83
- Colorado$432.98
- Connecticut$541.35
- Delaware$878.80
- Florida$680.26
- Georgia$633.36
- Hawaii$273.00
- Idaho$574.00
- Illinois$565.00
- Indiana$634.21
- Iowa$482.40
- Kansas$429.08
- Kentucky$1,776.00
- Louisiana$337.12
- Maine$501.00
- Maryland$765.10
- Michigan$492.15
- Minnesota$540.85
- Mississippi$273.60
- Missouri$587.83
- Montana$573.89
- Nebraska$726.18
- Nevada$235.00
- New Hampshire$574.81
- New Jersey$141.01
- New Mexico$526.34
- New York$307.18
- North Carolina$515.76
- North Dakota$561.44
- Ohio$735.80
- Oklahoma$506.61
- Oregon$609.70
- Pennsylvania$605.70
- Rhode Island$365.20
- South Carolina$829.20
- South Dakota$897.60
- Tennessee$229.50
- Texas$758.34
- Utah$802.17
- Vermont$499.00
- Virginia$738.00
- Washington$595.10
- West Virginia$279.00
- Wisconsin$570.31
- Wyoming$803.18
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.