Imaging
Thyroid / neck soft-tissue ultrasound cost in Colorado
Thyroid / neck soft-tissue ultrasound is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In Colorado
From 91 hospital and 2 clinic prices in Colorado.
Nationwide typical: $540 (most listed prices $181–$1,378).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Cheapest in Colorado
Total price
Thyroid / neck soft-tissue ultrasound
The scan + the radiologist's read
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the scan + the radiologist's read. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In Colorado, from 93 providers. Most listed prices: $226–$2,484.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $90.20
- $134
- $150
- $34.82Source: East Morgan County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $27est. $90.20 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Southwest Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - UCHealth Estes Valley Medical CenterUltrasound of head and neck soft tissue (e.g., thyroid)Read only$104Source: UCHealth Estes Valley Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $70.50est. $134 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Montrose Regional Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $150
All-in is typical for this kind of provider. Direct pay; commercial insurance, including Medicare Advantage plans, is not accepted.
Source: comp-endo.com · checked Oct 2026 - Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical CenterUltrasound of head and neck soft tissue (e.g., thyroid)Scan only$103est. $166 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $111est. $174 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Delta County Memorial Hospital price file · checked Nov 2026 - $116est. $179 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Haxtun Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $125est. $188 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Denver Health Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $128est. $191 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Conejos County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - San Luis Valley Regional Medical CenterUltrasound of head and neck soft tissue (e.g., thyroid)Scan only$128est. $191 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of LittletonUltrasound of head and neck soft tissue (e.g., thyroid)Scan only$201
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Little price fil · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.