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Contrast Ultrasound of a Lesion, First Area

South Dakota 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 $81 · 10th to 90th $81 to $81Professionalmedian $141 · 10th to 90th $93 to $162
$100facility $81professional $141

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
$81.28
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$81.28
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$186.21
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$147.91