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Transrectal Ultrasound

Virginia 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?

$158

Typical negotiated rate. In Virginia, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $158 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $123 to $219.

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 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $158 · 10th to 90th $105 to $295
$50$100$200$500professional $158

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
$56.23
Typical High
$204.17
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$218.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$63.10
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$165.96
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$371.54
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$63.10
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$316.23
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$346.74
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$52.48
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$223.87
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$53.70
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$389.05
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$70.79
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$316.23
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$173.78
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$46.77
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$128.82
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$181.97
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$69.18
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$223.87
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$331.13
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$64.57
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$218.78
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$269.15
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$61.66
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$213.80

Where Virginia 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.

Virginia· 32nd of 51

$158

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.