--- title: How to Justify the Cost of Ultrasound Machine Purchase description: Buying an ultrasound machine for your practice offers many benefits. Learn how to calculate cost of ownership for new or used ultrasound machines. image: https://info.umiultrasound.com/hs-fs/file-29068923-png/images/umi_family_revised.png --- [![Umi Ultrasound](https://info.umiultrasound.com/hubfs/images/part-1.png)](http://www.umiultrasound.com/) [![Umi Ultrasound](https://info.umiultrasound.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/part-2.png?width=173&name=part-2.png)](http://www.umiultrasound.com/) - [Home](http://www.umiultrasound.com/) - [Systems](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine) - [Acuson Ultrasound](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/acuson) - [Esaote Ultrasound](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/esaote) - [GE Ultrasound](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/ge) - [Philips Ultrasound](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/philips/cx50) - [Siemens Ultrasound](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/siemens) - [SonoSite Ultrasound](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/sonosite) - [Terason Ultrasound](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/terason) - [Toshiba Ultrasound](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/toshiba) - [Compare Systems](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/ultrasound-comparison) - [Portable Ultrasound Machines](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/portable) - [Used Ultrasound Machines](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/used) - [Transducers](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-transducers) - [Acuson Transducers](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-transducers/acuson-transducers) - [Esaote Transducers](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-transducers/esaote-transducers) - [GE Transducers](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-transducers/ge) - [Philips Transducers](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-transducers/philips) - [Siemens Transducers](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-transducers/siemens) - [SonoSite Transducers](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-transducers/sonosite) - [Terason Transducers](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-transducers/terason) - [Toshiba Transducers](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-transducers/toshiba) - [Clinical Specialty](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/ultrasound-breast-imaging) - [Breast Imaging](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/ultrasound-breast-imaging) - [Cardiology Ultrasound](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/cardiology-ultrasound) - [Dialysis Access](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/dialysis-access-ultrasound) - [Endocrinology Ultrasound](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/endocrinology) - [Family Practice](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/family-practice-ultrasound) - [Musculoskeletal](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/musculoskeletal-ultrasound-imaging) - [Nephrology](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/nephrology) - [OB/GYN](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/ob-gyn-ultrasound) - [Orthopedic](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/orthopedic-sports-medicine-ultrasound) - [Pain Management](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/pain-management-ultrasound) - [Phlebology](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/phlebology-vein-ultrasound) - [Podiatry](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/podiatry) - [Small Parts Imaging](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/small-parts-ultrasound) - [Urology](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/urology) - [Vascular Ultrasound](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/vascular-ultrasound) - [Vascular Access](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/vascular-access) - [Women's Health](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/womens-health) - [MRI](http://www.umiultrasound.com/dedicated-mri) - [Ultrasound Blog](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog) - [Service](http://www.umiultrasoundservice.com/) - [About Us](http://www.umiultrasound.com/company) - [News/Events](http://www.umiultrasound.com/about-umi/conferences) - [UMI Store](http://www.umistore.com/) # United Medical Instruments - Diagnostic Ultrasound Blog! # How to Justify the Cost of Ultrasound Machine Purchase Posted by [Leslie Patton](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/author/leslie-patton) on Fri, Dec 14, 2012 @ 11:12 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![New and Used Ultrasound Systems and Machines](https://info.umiultrasound.com/hs-fs/file-29068923-png/images/umi_family_revised.png?width=267&height=114&name=umi_family_revised.png)Advances in ultrasound machines have expanded in the years to now rival image quality of more expensive imaging modalities such as MRI and CT, yet at the fraction of the price and yielding real time results for improved patient care. With a growing aged population and pressure to provide improved patient services, in-office diagnostic ultrasound exams continue to grow.  From [**portable ultrasound machines**](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/portable) to cart-based, and with a price range for every budget - whether a new or **[refurbished ultrasound machine](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/used-ultrasound)**, if you're looking to improve patient care, it's time to investigate your options.  The clinical applications are vast, enabling physicians to grow their practices.  Some of the popular areas for ultrasound are: - **[Breast Imaging](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/ultrasound-breast-imaging)** - **[Cardiology](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/cardiology-ultrasound)** - **[Endocrinology](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/endocrinology)** - **[Family Practice](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/family-practice-ultrasound)** - **[MSK/Pain Management/ Orthopedic](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/musculoskeletal-ultrasound-imaging)** - **[Nephrology](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/nephrology)** - **[OB/GYN](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/ob-gyn-ultrasound)** - **[Phlebology](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/phlebology-vein-ultrasound)** - **[Podiatry](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/podiatry)** - **[Urology](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/urology)** - **[Vascular](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/vascular-ultrasound)** Below are some basic tips to justifying the cost of an ultrasound machine purchase for your practice:   1. Determine final purchase price of equipment: machine, software and hardware, transducers, freight and tax 2. Consult the **CPT Codes** for ultrasound exams for your area, or **[click here](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/cpt-codes)** for a basic chart 3. Estimate increase in gross annual revenue 4. Calculate reimbursements or disallowments, figure the net annual revenue 5. Estimate increase in operating costs: additional staff, service contract, radiologist for readings 6. Deduct the increased total annual operating expenses from the estimated increased net revenue 7. 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