Price Checker / CPT 76873
How much does Echograp Trans R Pros Study cost?
CPT 76873 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 3.1x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$800–$940
What this should cost
With insurance
~$730
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,200
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $2,682 is $1,812 over the fair price (about 3.1x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Echograp Trans R Pros Study
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| LifeBrite Community Hospital of Stokes DANBURY, NC | $8,042 | — | 3946% |
| UM Laurel Medical Center Laurel, MD | $1,065 | — | 496% |
| UM Charles Regional Medical Center La Plata, MD | $917 | — | 413% |
| UM Bowie Health Center Bowie, MD | $703 | — | 293% |
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About Echograp Trans R Pros Study
CPT code 76873 refers to echograp trans r pros study (billing description: "Echograp trans r pros study"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $179 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $179 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.