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Contrast Ultrasound of a Lesion, First Area

North Carolina rates for HCPCS 76978

An ultrasound scan of a specific lump or spot performed after tiny gas bubbles are injected into a vein as a contrast agent. The bubbles show how blood flows into and out of the area as it happens, which helps tell a harmless lesion from one needing treatment. This covers the first lesion examined; each further lesion is charged separately.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $186 · 10th to 90th $69 to $490Professionalmedian $166 · 10th to 90th $166 to $166
$20$50$100$200$500facility $186professional $166

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
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$269.15
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$125.89
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$165.96
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$489.78