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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.

Facilitymedian $138 · 10th–90th $28$2630%20%10th90th$138Professionalmedian $85 · 10th–90th $28$1860%5%10%10th90th$85$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K

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

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