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Transrectal Ultrasound

South Dakota 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 October 2026.

How much does Transrectal Ultrasound cost?

$275

Typical negotiated rate. In South Dakota, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $275 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $191 to $302.

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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $214 · 10th to 90th $145 to $347Professionalmedian $282 · 10th to 90th $126 to $479
$100$200$500$1Kfacility $214professional $282

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$144.54
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$162.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$37.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$125.89
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$288.40
Median
$380.19
Typical High
$588.84
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$95.50
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$208.93
Median
$316.23
Typical High
$501.19
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$346.74
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$891.25
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$371.54
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$691.83
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$288.40
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$302.00
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$79.43
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$208.93
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$218.78
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$380.19
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$61.66
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$316.23
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$295.12
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$67.61
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$234.42
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$218.78
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$251.19
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$67.61
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$186.21

Where South Dakota sits

The same service costs 4.9 times more in Wyoming than in Utah. 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.

South Dakota· 7th of 51

$275

WY $501UT $102

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.