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Carotid Artery Wall Thickness Measurement

California rates for HCPCS 0126T

An ultrasound probe is placed on the neck to image the carotid artery, and the thickness of the inner layers of the artery wall is measured. A thicker wall points to more build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries generally. The measurement is used as part of estimating a person's risk of heart disease.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $4,467 · 10th to 90th $2,570 to $12,882Professionalmedian $398 · 10th to 90th $89 to $832
$100$500$2K$10Kfacility $4,467professional $398

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,570.40
Median
$4,466.84
Typical High
$12,882.50
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$831.76