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Brain Ultrasound (Echoencephalography)

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 76506

An ultrasound scan of the brain, performed by holding a probe against the head and using sound waves to build a moving picture of the structures inside. It shows the size of the fluid spaces in the brain and can pick up a collection of fluid or a shift of the midline. It is most useful in infants, whose soft spot lets sound waves pass through easily.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $78 · 10th–90th $27$2340%10%20%10th90th$78Professionalmedian $32 · 10th–90th $27$680%20%40%10th90th$32$50.0$100.0$200.0

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
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$234.42
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$67.61