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Procedure · Updated Aug 1, 2026

Pelvic ultrasound: CPT code and Medicare rate

An ultrasound of the pelvic organs outside of pregnancy, used to work up abnormal bleeding, pelvic pain, fibroids, or ovarian cysts. 76856 is the complete transabdominal study; 76830 is the transvaginal approach.

Also called: transvaginal ultrasound, pelvic scan, gynecological ultrasound.

Usually billed as

76856
Office (non-facility)
$105.21
Facility
$105.21

National amounts for the Q4 2026 release (October 1 – December 31, 2026), using geographic index values of 1.000. Your local rate differs; the code page has the locality breakdown.

Obstetric ultrasound performed during pregnancy is a different family of codes and is not covered here.

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Pelvic ultrasound: which code is it?
76856. An ultrasound of the pelvic organs outside of pregnancy, used to work up abnormal bleeding, pelvic pain, fibroids, or ovarian cysts. 76856 is the complete transabdominal study; 76830 is the transvaginal approach.
Pelvic ultrasound: how much does Medicare pay?
Nationally, the Q4 2026 Physician Fee Schedule pays $105.21 in an office (non-facility) setting and $105.21 in a facility setting for 76856. Your local amount differs—the national figure applies geographic index values of 1.000, and Medicare then pays 80% of the allowed amount after the deductible is met.
Pelvic ultrasound: what else affects the billing?
Obstetric ultrasound performed during pregnancy is a different family of codes and is not covered here.

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