Imaging - Ultrasound
Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS), diagnostic cost in New York
Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS), diagnostic 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 New York
From 113 hospital and 2 clinic prices in New York.
Nationwide typical: $520 (most listed prices $189–$1,369).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Urology offices often bill globally. TRUS-guided prostate biopsy (55700 + 76942, plus pathology 88305) is a separate procedure bundle, and 76873 (prostate volume study) is a different code.
Cheapest in New York
Total price
Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS), diagnostic
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 New York, from 114 providers. Most listed prices: $179–$1,153.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $107
- $118
- $134
- $19.80Source: Westfield Memorial Hospital Inc price file · checked Oct 2026
- $36.37Source: St James Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $37.20Source: Wynn Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $54.94Source: Canton-Potsdam Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $70.50Source: Saratoga Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $83Source: Samaritan Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $88.75Source: Columbia Memorial Health price file · checked Oct 2026
- $96Source: Elizabethtown Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $96.43
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $96.43
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: NYU Langone Tisch Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $100
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $104
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Glens Falls Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS), diagnostic
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.