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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 76988 is classified under Radiology Procedures, in the Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures subgroup.
Dx Ntrop Epcr Us Chd Img Acq, Intraoperative Epicardial Cardiac Ultrasound Ie Echocardiography For Congenital Heart Disease Diagnostic Placement Manipulation Of Transducer And Image Acquisition Only
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Radiology Procedures Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $76.82 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 76988 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $57.055 median of the 4 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 76988 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 76988 by major payers:
$92.74
BCBS / Anthem
$75.18
UnitedHealthcare
$360.00
Aetna
$1,421.67
Cigna
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CPT 76988
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David Zabel
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$107.41Published rateCynthia Martin
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$107.40Published rateBertrand Liang
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$107.40Published rateAlaric Lebaron
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$64.61Published rateChelsea Leiter
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$0.01Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 76988 vs. Other Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures Codes
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 76988-CPT | Low | Dx Ntrop Epcr Us Chd Img Acq, Intraoperative Epicardial Cardiac Ultrasound Ie Echocardiography For Congenital Heart Disease Diagnostic Placement Manipulation Of Transducer And Image Acquisition Only |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 76988. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 76988 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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