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Follow-Up Ultrasound Study

North Carolina 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?

$407

Typical negotiated rate. In North Carolina, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $407 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $407 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 4 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $295 · 10th to 90th $166 to $490Professionalmedian $437 · 10th to 90th $407 to $437
$100.0$200.0$500.0facility $295professional $437

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
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$229.09
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$269.15
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$102.33
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$295.12
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$489.78
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$407.38
Median
$436.52
Typical High
$436.52

Where North Carolina 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.

North Carolina $407 · 7th 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.