Price Checker / CPT 76776
How much does Ultrasound Exam K Transpl W/doppler cost?
CPT 76776 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 4.5x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$210–$430
What this should cost
With insurance
~$117,700
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$540
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $1,435 is $1,115 over the fair price (about 4.5x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Ultrasound Exam K Transpl W/doppler
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Easton, MD | $2,049 | — | 1330% |
| University of Maryland Medical Center - Midtown Campus BALTIMORE, MD | $1,845 | — | 1187% |
| UM Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute Baltimore, MD | $1,489 | — | 939% |
| UM Laurel Medical Center Laurel, MD | $1,393 | — | 872% |
| UM Charles Regional Medical Center La Plata, MD | $1,199 | — | 736% |
| UM Shore Medical Center at Cambridge , MD | $1,149 | — | 702% |
| UM Bowie Health Center Bowie, MD | $919 | — | 542% |
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About Ultrasound Exam K Transpl W/doppler
CPT code 76776 refers to ultrasound exam k transpl w/doppler (billing description: "Us exam k transpl w/doppler"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $143 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $143 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.