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Brain Ultrasound (Echoencephalography)

North Carolina 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 $42 · 10th–90th $28$1200%20%10th90th$42Professionalmedian $60 · 10th–90th $48$660%20%10th90th$60$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0

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
$27.54
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$112.20
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.41
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$50.12
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$66.07
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$190.55