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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 76981 is classified under Radiology Procedures, in the Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures subgroup.
Ultrasound Imaging, Combines Ultrasound With Sound Waves To Create A Visual Map Showing Stiffness Of Body Tissue. The Imaging Technique Can Show The Difference Between Normal And Abnormal Tissues.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Radiology Procedures Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $112.56 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 76981 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $90.935 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 76981 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 76981 by major payers:
$124.79
BCBS / Anthem
$127.57
UnitedHealthcare
$129.13
Aetna
$162.84
Cigna
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CPT 76981
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
Eniola Fagbongbe
Radiology Associates Of North Texas, PA
$274.29Published rateMuhammad Khan
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$182.39Published rateBarbara Burggraaff
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$131.38Published rateGregory Caldwell
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$51.00Published ratePeter Lasater
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$30.31Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 76981 vs. Other Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures Codes
The table lists codes related to 76981. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 76981-CPT | Low | Ultrasound Imaging, Combines Ultrasound With Sound Waves To Create A Visual Map Showing Stiffness Of Body Tissue. The Imaging Technique Can Show The Difference Between Normal And Abnormal Tissues. |
| 76982-CPT | Low | Ultrasound Imaging, Combines Ultrasound With Sound Waves To Create A Visual Map Showing Stiffness Of Body Tissue. The Imaging Technique Can Show The Difference Between Normal And Abnormal Tissues. |
| 76983-CPT | Low | Ultrasound Imaging, Combines Ultrasound With Sound Waves To Create A Visual Map Showing Stiffness Of Body Tissue. The Imaging Technique Can Show The Difference Between Normal And Abnormal Tissues. |
| 77072-CPT | Low | Bone Age Study, A Bone Age Study Evaluates Growth And Development By Comparing X-Rays Of A Childs Bones To Standard Images Grouped By Age. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 76981. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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