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Ultrasound Guidance For Draining Fluid Around Heart

Texas rates for HCPCS 76930

Live ultrasound used to guide a needle into the sac surrounding the heart so that fluid built up there can be drained. The pictures show exactly where the fluid has collected and let the needle be watched as it goes in, and interpreting and reporting those images is part of the service.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $724 · 10th to 90th $724 to $724
professional $724

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

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$724.44
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$724.44
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$162.18
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$223.87
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$223.87