Price Checker / CPT 76512
How much does Oph Ultrasound Diagnostic B-scan cost?
CPT 76512 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 9.4x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$75–$150
What this should cost
With insurance
~$183,400
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$190
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $1,037 is $927 over the fair price (about 9.4x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Oph Ultrasound Diagnostic B-scan
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield Medical Center River Region Hospital STEVENS POINT, WI | $1,110 | $1,055 | 2176% |
| UMass Memorial Health-Harrington at Webster , MA | $1,001 | $1,001 | 1952% |
| UMass Memorial Health-Harrington Hospital SOUTHBRIDGE, MA | $1,001 | $1,001 | 1952% |
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About Oph Ultrasound Diagnostic B-scan
CPT code 76512 refers to oph ultrasound diagnostic b-scan (billing description: "Oph us dx b-scan"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $49 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $49 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.