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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.

Facilitymedian $4,467 · 10th–90th $2,570$12,8820%10%10th90th$4,467Professionalmedian $398 · 10th–90th $89$8320%20%10th90th$398$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

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