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Last Verified: September 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Echo Exam Of Head, Echoencephalography Real Time With Image Documentation Gray Scale For Determination Of Ventricular Size Delineation Of Cerebral Contents And Detection Of Fluid Masses Or Other Intracranial Abnormalities Including A Mode Encephalography As Secondary Component Where Indicated
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Radiology Procedures Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None 26 - Professional component GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 76506 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 76506 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 76506 by major payers:
$134.50
$133.89
$139.95
$163.85
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CPT 76506
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Mark Raden
North Shore-Lij Medical PC
$373.57Published rateNoor Fatima Majeed
Emory University
$154.96Published rateShirley Hanna
Verrazano Radiology Asociates PC
$101.08Published rateSusan Campeas
Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Associates, LLP
$71.98Published rateMatthew Kwiatek
White Plains Radiology Associates, P.C.
$22.70Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 76506 vs. Other Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures Codes
The CPT 76506 code is part of the Radiology Procedures services used for Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 76506 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 76506-CPT | Low | Echo Exam Of Head, Echoencephalography Real Time With Image Documentation Gray Scale For Determination Of Ventricular Size Delineation Of Cerebral Contents And Detection Of Fluid Masses Or Other Intracranial Abnormalities Including A Mode Encephalography As Secondary Component Where Indicated |
| 76510-CPT | Low | Oph Us Dx B Scan Quan A Scan, Ophthalmic Ultrasound Diagnostic B Scan And Quantitative A Scan Performed During The Same Patient Encounter |
| 76511-CPT | Low | Ophthalmic Ultrasound Echogra, Ophthalmic Ultrasound Echography Diagnostic A-Scan Only With Amplitude Quantification |
| 76536-CPT | Low | Ultrasound Of Head And Neck, Ultrasound (Images With Sound Waves) Of The Thyroid Parathyroid Or Parotid Glands. These Glands Are In The Neck And Mouth. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 76506. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 76506 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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