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Ultrasound Guidance for Vascular Access

Vermont rates for HCPCS 76937

Before placing a needle or catheter into a vein or artery, for instance to insert a central line, the doctor uses real-time ultrasound to look at the blood vessel, confirm it is open and healthy, and watch the needle enter it. This guidance improves accuracy and safety compared to inserting a needle by feel alone, and it includes a permanent saved image plus a written report. It is billed in addition to the vascular access procedure itself, not as a stand-alone service.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $200 · 10th–90th $89$2630%20%10th90th$200Professionalmedian $20 · 10th–90th $11$400%10%10th90th$20$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0

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

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$44.67
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$2.29
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$18.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$25.70
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$281.84
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$89.13
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$52.48
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$22.91
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$32.36
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$204.17
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$125.89
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$56.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$67.61
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$165.96
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$57.54
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$30.20
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$131.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$35.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$53.70