Ultrasound elastography of organ tissue

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Generated: October 20, 2026

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Ultrasound Elastography

Payers reporting CPT 76981

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$55

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$255

Median

$235

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$721

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3	UnitedHealthcare fee schedule · outpatient · +37 other terms	673	$178	$189	$158	84%	93–102	$1 – $3.1k
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25	Clover fee schedule · outpatient · +10 other terms	32	$116	$112	$8	7%	—	$94 – $125

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