Pregnancy ultrasounds are frequent, predictable, and worth planning for. Over a full pregnancy, a patient may have four to eight ultrasounds. The facility fee per scan ranges from $200 to $1,800 in Tampa. Choosing a lower-cost facility consistently adds up to real money.
First trimester, anatomy scan, and growth scans bill differently
Early pregnancy confirmation scans (CPT 76801) are less comprehensive than the 20-week anatomy scan (CPT 76805). Third-trimester growth scans are billed as limited studies.
Each type has different complexity, different CPT codes, and different rates. The rates shown here are for the most comprehensive standard scan. Confirm which type each appointment represents.
Your OB's office vs. a maternal-fetal medicine specialist
Routine pregnancy ultrasounds are often performed in your OB's office, which typically bills at a lower facility rate than a hospital outpatient department.
If you are referred to a maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialist for a detailed anatomy scan or growth concern, the facility fee is typically higher. MFM specialists usually operate out of hospital-affiliated practices.
Fetal monitoring and non-stress tests are separate
Non-stress tests (NSTs) and biophysical profiles are different from standard ultrasounds and bill under separate CPT codes.
If your OB orders frequent monitoring late in pregnancy, these monitoring fees accumulate quickly. Ask your insurer what your cost-sharing is for these codes and factor them into your delivery budgeting.