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Follow-Up Ultrasound Study

Iowa rates for HCPCS 76970

A limited repeat ultrasound scan done to check on a specific finding from an earlier scan, rather than a full new examination of the area. It focuses on the single question being followed.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Follow-Up Ultrasound Study cost?

$209

Typical negotiated rate. In Iowa, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $209 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $166 to $437.

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 3 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $490 · 10th to 90th $132 to $490Professionalmedian $200 · 10th to 90th $132 to $437
$100.0$200.0$500.0facility $490professional $200

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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$199.53
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$245.47
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$489.78
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$436.52
Typical High
$436.52
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$141.25
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$165.96

Where Iowa sits

The same service costs 14.5 times more in Arizona than in South Carolina. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Iowa $209 · 14th of 35
AZ $437SC $30.20

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.