Ultrasound Cost in Mississippi (2026)
11.5% below average — strong value for ultrasound · MS
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why ultrasound costs what it does in Mississippi.
Regional Price Parity
Mississippi's cost-of-living index sits at 88.5 — meaningfully below 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 Mississippi can reduce price competition. Consider quotes from neighboring states if the travel is feasible.
Vs. National Benchmark
At -11.5% below the national average ($500), Mississippi is a discount market. Often driven by lower overhead or less metro concentration — quality can still be excellent.
Ultrasound in Mississippi: What to Know
Mississippi offers competitive pricing for ultrasounds. For instance, self-pay patients can find ultrasounds in Flowood, MS, starting from just over a hundred dollars through Radiology Assist. Similarly, MS Coastal Ultrasound Services in Gautier advertises scans beginning at a hundred dollars, including a doctor’s report, and guarantees to match or beat competitor prices. They also highlight that a referral isn't required for ultrasound services in Mississippi, easing access for many.
When seeking an ultrasound, consider regional variations. While prices on MDsave can range significantly, you might find lower costs in areas like the Memphis Region (bordering Mississippi) compared to the Hattiesburg Region. Exploring facilities in cities like Southaven or Gulfport also reveals lower average prices for specific procedures. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Mississippi
Ultrasound costs significantly less in Mississippi than most of the country. This is how the typical bill is structured.
Facility Fee
OR time and hospital staffing
Most significant cost
Radiologist Reading
Technologist Fee
Total Estimated Cost
Mississippi all-in range
Financing Options
Many Mississippi clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $442 looks like:
- Soft credit check — no hard pull
- Instant approval decisions
- HSA/FSA eligible for qualifying cases
Based on CMS Medicare data and regional price parities. Learn about our methodology →
Ranges adjusted for Mississippi's regional price parity (88.5). See the national percentage breakdown →
Ultrasound Cost in Nearby States
Compared to surrounding states, Mississippi is the most affordable option for ultrasound.
Expert Answers for Mississippi Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Mississippi.
Compare Mississippi 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 Mississippi
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 Mississippi'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.