Ultrasound Cost in Colorado (2026)
Somewhat above the national average · RPP 105.2 · CO
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why ultrasound costs what it does in Colorado.
Regional Price Parity
Colorado's cost-of-living index sits at 105.2 — above the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
Limited local facility options in Colorado can reduce price competition. Consider quotes from neighboring states if the travel is feasible.
Vs. National Benchmark
At +5.2% above the national average ($500), Colorado sits in premium territory. Likely drivers: high demand, metro concentration, or tier-one facility networks.
Ultrasound in Colorado: What to Know
Seeking an ultrasound in Colorado? Self-pay rates in Denver start from $125 via Radiology Assist. For abdominal ultrasounds, prices average around $262 statewide, with a range from $59 to $280. Colorado Springs offers a lower average of $161, with bone ultrasounds as low as $30. MDsave lists varying costs, from $116 in the Denver region to $266 in Greeley. Touchstone Imaging Uptown in Denver provides services up to 60% less than hospital imaging centers.
To save on ultrasound costs, consider facilities like Touchstone Imaging Uptown in Denver or explore options in Colorado Springs. Colorado's price transparency laws and new legislation prohibiting debt collection for non-compliant hospitals empower you to compare. Additionally, Alternatives Pregnancy Center and Marisol Health offer free limited pregnancy ultrasounds in Denver. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Colorado
Colorado runs somewhat above the national average for ultrasound. Here's where the extra cost comes from.
Facility Fee
OR time and hospital staffing
Most significant cost
Radiologist Reading
Technologist Fee
Total Estimated Cost
Colorado all-in range
Financing Options
Many Colorado clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $526 looks like:
- Soft credit check — no hard pull
- Instant approval decisions
- HSA/FSA eligible for qualifying cases
Cost estimates are adjusted for regional pricing. See how we calculate state-level costs →
Ranges adjusted for Colorado's regional price parity (105.2). See the national percentage breakdown →
Ultrasound Cost in Nearby States
Colorado is the most expensive option in the region for ultrasound. Crossing state lines could save you money.
Expert Answers for Colorado Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Colorado.
Compare Colorado with any other state
See national pricing, all 50 state comparisons, and detailed cost factors in the main ultrasound cost guide.
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How we calculate ultrasound costs in Colorado
Cost estimates combine procedure-specific pricing data with regional cost-of-living and provider-supply adjustments. Primary sources:
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Hospital pricing transparency files — CMS-required machine-readable data published by hospitals under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency rule (effective January 2021). Provides actual negotiated rates between hospitals and insurers.
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HCUP (Healthcare Cost & Utilization Project) — AHRQ's HCUP databases provide nationally-representative procedure cost data by state, payer, and patient demographics.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics — Healthcare Practitioner Occupational Wages — BLS OEWS data on surgeon, anesthesiologist, and surgical staff wages by state, used to model regional labor-cost differences in procedure pricing.
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BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP) — U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis state-level price-level indices, used to adjust national procedure averages for Colorado's cost-of-living relative to the national mean.
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FAIR Health Consumer Cost Lookup — the FAIR Health database aggregates billed and allowed amounts from over 36 billion claim records, providing a check on procedure-cost ranges by ZIP code.
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Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data — CMS public-use files on Medicare-allowed amounts and submitted charges by HCPCS/CPT code and state, used as a baseline for procedure-cost ranges.
Estimates are illustrative and reflect typical pricing ranges; actual costs depend on insurance coverage, surgical complexity, anesthesia type, hospital vs. ambulatory setting, and individual patient factors. Always confirm pricing directly with providers and your insurance carrier. See our methodology page for full calculation details.