Price Checker / CPT 76886
How much does Ultrasound Exam Infant Hips Static cost?
CPT 76886 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 3.4x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$450–$530
What this should cost
With insurance
~$152,100
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$660
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $1,651 is $1,161 over the fair price (about 3.4x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Ultrasound Exam Infant Hips Static
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren Caro Region CARO, MI | $3,456 | — | 3456% |
| UM Laurel Medical Center Laurel, MD | $901 | — | 827% |
| UM Bowie Health Center Bowie, MD | $595 | — | 512% |
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About Ultrasound Exam Infant Hips Static
CPT code 76886 refers to ultrasound exam infant hips static (billing description: "Us exam infant hips static"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $97 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $97 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.