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Transrectal Ultrasound

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 76872

This is an ultrasound exam performed with a small probe placed in the rectum to get a close-up view of nearby pelvic structures using sound waves rather than radiation. It is most often used to evaluate the prostate gland in men, including to guide a prostate biopsy.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Transrectal Ultrasound cost?

$132

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $132 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $115 to $170.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $132 · 10th to 90th $72 to $240
$50$100$200$500professional $132

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. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$263.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$239.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.08
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$37.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$112.20
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$416.87
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$81.28
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$213.80
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$407.38
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$74.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$302.00
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$478.63
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$70.79
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$407.38
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$645.65
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$107.15
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$549.54

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 2.9 times more in Alaska than in Florida. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Washington, DC· 45th of 51

$132

AK $347FL $120

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.