CPT code 76706: Ultrasound, AAA screening2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Vermont
Reports an ultrasound examination of the abdominal aorta performed to screen for an abdominal aortic aneurysm in a patient without related symptoms.
In Vermont, Medicare pays $104.19 for 76706 in the office.
Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 76706 nationwide
Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.
On this page 11 sections
What 76706 covers
This service uses ultrasound to examine the abdominal aorta for aneurysmal enlargement in a screening context. A primary care clinician may order it for a patient without symptoms suggesting an aneurysm; imaging staff acquire the study, and a qualified physician interprets and reports the findings. The examination is focused on the aorta rather than a survey of the abdominal organs.
Report 76706 when the service is specifically an AAA screening examination, not when imaging is ordered to evaluate symptoms, a known aneurysm, or another abdominal finding. Documentation should support the screening purpose and include the imaging findings and interpretation. CMS recognizes separately priced professional and technical components: report modifier 26 for the interpretation, modifier TC for the equipment and staff portion, or no component modifier for the global service.
This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.
How Vermont compares for 76706
Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 76706 runs from $92.92 in Arkansas to $145.18 in San Benito County, CA. Vermont pays $104.19. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- Vermont · this page$104.19
- Los Angeles, CA · California$121.83+$17.64
- Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$122.38+$18.19
- Miami, FL · Florida$111.97+$7.78
- Chicago, IL · Illinois$108.60+$4.41
- Manhattan, NY · New York$121.97+$17.78
- Alaska · Alaska$119.75+$15.56
Other areas in Vermont first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| AlabamaAlabama | $94.38 | — |
| ArkansasArkansas | $92.92 | — |
| ArizonaArizona | $102.97 | — |
| Bakersfield, CACalifornia | $113.84 | — |
| Chico, CACalifornia | $113.69 | — |
| El Centro, CACalifornia | $113.69 | — |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | $113.69 | — |
| Hanford, CACalifornia | $113.69 | — |
| Madera, CACalifornia | $113.69 | — |
| Merced, CACalifornia | $113.69 | — |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $113.69 | — |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $133.60 | — |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $121.44 | — |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $113.69 | — |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $113.69 | — |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $114.23 | — |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $119.80 | — |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $119.37 | — |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $122.55 | — |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $142.02 | — |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $141.97 | — |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $145.18 | — |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $144.95 | — |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $117.39 | — |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $124.01 | — |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $119.92 | — |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $125.29 | — |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $113.69 | — |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $133.52 | — |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $113.69 | — |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $113.69 | — |
| ColoradoColorado | $111.25 | — |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $113.23 | — |
| DelawareDelaware | $104.77 | — |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $108.35 | — |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $102.93 | — |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $107.65 | — |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $96.89 | — |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $116.98 | — |
| IowaIowa | $97.55 | — |
| IdahoIdaho | $98.11 | — |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $100.68 | — |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $99.32 | — |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $109.62 | — |
| IndianaIndiana | $98.73 | — |
| KansasKansas | $96.78 | — |
| KentuckyKentucky | $96.17 | — |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $101.02 | — |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $95.90 | — |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $123.15 | — |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $110.40 | — |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $112.86 | — |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $106.96 | — |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $98.36 | — |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $104.49 | — |
| Detroit, MIMichigan | $104.01 | — |
| Rest of MichiganMichigan | $98.60 | — |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $107.20 | — |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $100.59 | — |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $101.75 | — |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $93.95 | — |
| MississippiMississippi | $93.47 | — |
| MontanaMontana | $105.88 | — |
| North CarolinaNorth Carolina | $99.50 | — |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $104.89 | — |
| NebraskaNebraska | $98.21 | — |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $109.21 | — |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $120.92 | — |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $114.69 | — |
| New MexicoNew Mexico | $99.06 | — |
| NevadaNevada | $105.69 | — |
| NYC suburbs and Long Island, NYNew York | $124.75 | — |
| Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NYNew York | $115.23 | — |
| Queens, NYNew York | $123.46 | — |
| Rest of New YorkNew York | $101.08 | — |
| OhioOhio | $98.40 | — |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $96.29 | — |
| Portland, OROregon | $115.31 | — |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $105.04 | — |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $110.06 | — |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $98.72 | — |
| Puerto RicoPuerto Rico | $106.80 | — |
| Rhode IslandRhode Island | $108.89 | — |
| South CarolinaSouth Carolina | $99.08 | — |
| South DakotaSouth Dakota | $104.77 | — |
| TennesseeTennessee | $97.27 | — |
| Austin, TXTexas | $110.72 | — |
| Beaumont, TXTexas | $98.01 | — |
| Brazoria, TXTexas | $104.88 | — |
| Dallas, TXTexas | $105.46 | — |
| Fort Worth, TXTexas | $104.62 | — |
| Galveston, TXTexas | $105.13 | — |
| Houston, TXTexas | $106.05 | — |
| Rest of TexasTexas | $101.32 | — |
| UtahUtah | $100.54 | — |
| VirginiaVirginia | $103.92 | — |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $106.80 | — |
| Rest of WashingtonWashington | $110.28 | — |
| King County, WAWashington | $126.04 | — |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $101.11 | — |
| West VirginiaWest Virginia | $95.31 | — |
| WyomingWyoming | $105.45 | — |
76706 rates by state
Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.
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$92.92
$129.44
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $119.75 | 1 |
| AL | $94.38 | 1 |
| AR | $92.92 | 1 |
| AZ | $102.97 | 1 |
| CA | $113.69–$145.18 | 29 |
| CO | $111.25 | 1 |
| CT | $113.23 | 1 |
| DC | $122.38 | 1 |
| DE | $104.77 | 1 |
| FL | $102.93–$111.97 | 3 |
| GA | $96.89–$107.65 | 2 |
| GU | $116.98 | 1 |
| HI | $116.98 | 1 |
| IA | $97.55 | 1 |
| ID | $98.11 | 1 |
| IL | $99.32–$109.62 | 4 |
| IN | $98.73 | 1 |
| KS | $96.78 | 1 |
| KY | $96.17 | 1 |
| LA | $95.90–$101.02 | 2 |
| MA | $110.40–$123.15 | 2 |
| MD | $106.96–$122.38 | 3 |
| ME | $98.36–$104.49 | 2 |
| MI | $98.60–$104.01 | 2 |
| MN | $107.20 | 1 |
| MO | $93.95–$101.75 | 3 |
| MS | $93.47 | 1 |
| MT | $105.88 | 1 |
| NC | $99.50 | 1 |
| ND | $104.89 | 1 |
| NE | $98.21 | 1 |
| NH | $109.21 | 1 |
| NJ | $114.69–$120.92 | 2 |
| NM | $99.06 | 1 |
| NV | $105.69 | 1 |
| NY | $101.08–$124.75 | 5 |
| OH | $98.40 | 1 |
| OK | $96.29 | 1 |
| OR | $105.04–$115.31 | 2 |
| PA | $98.72–$110.06 | 2 |
| PR | $106.80 | 1 |
| RI | $108.89 | 1 |
| SC | $99.08 | 1 |
| SD | $104.77 | 1 |
| TN | $97.27 | 1 |
| TX | $98.01–$110.72 | 8 |
| UT | $100.54 | 1 |
| VA | $103.92–$122.38 | 2 |
| VI | $106.80 | 1 |
| VT | $104.19 | 1 |
| WA | $110.28–$126.04 | 2 |
| WI | $101.11 | 1 |
| WV | $95.31 | 1 |
| WY | $105.45 | 1 |
How the 76706 rate is calculated
Each of 76706’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.
How the rate is built · 76706
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work0.54
0.54 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense2.58
2.58 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.05
0.05 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
3.1700
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$105.88
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
The exact Vermont inputs and CMS source lines
PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv
8,748
- Code
- 76706
- Physician work
- 0.54
- Practice expense
- 2.58
- Malpractice
- 0.05
GPCI2026.csv
105
- Locality
- Vermont
- Physician work
- 1.000
- Practice expense
- 0.990
- Malpractice
- 0.506
| Component | RVU | Locality factor | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician work | 0.54 | × 1.000 | 0.5400 |
| Practice expense | 2.58 | × 0.990 | 2.5542 |
| Malpractice | 0.05 | × 0.506 | 0.0253 |
| Total RVUs | 3.1195 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, Vermont$104.19
Office: (0.54 × 1 + 2.58 × 0.99 + 0.05 × 0.506) × $33.4009 = $104.19
Payment rules and modifiers for 76706
The CMS indicators that decide how 76706 is paid alongside other services.
CMS payment indicators · 76706
Ultrasound, AAA screening
| Rule | CMS value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Global period | XXX | The global surgery concept doesn’t apply. |
| Multiple procedures | 0 | No multiple-procedure reduction. |
| Bilateral (modifier 50) | 0 | The 150% bilateral adjustment doesn’t apply. |
| Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS) | 0 | Not paid without supporting documentation. |
| Co-surgeons (62) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Team surgery (66) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Professional/technical | 1 | Diagnostic test with separate professional (26) and technical (TC) components. |
What modifiers do to the payment
Modifier 26 · payment effect
With and without the modifier
76706 without 26 · national office
$105.88
Ultrasound, AAA screening
76706-26 · Professional component
$25.72
Pays only the interpretation and report.
How 76706 has changed in Vermont
76706 · Office / nonfacility
$104.19
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $1.90 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $102.29 to $104.19 (1.9%).
It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.
One bar per available release, ordered by effective date. Missing rates remain gaps. These comparisons hold the code, setting and locality identifiers constant; they do not isolate which policy or input caused a change.
What changed, release by release
January 1, 2026
RVU26A
$102.29changed to$104.19
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Work RVU 0.55 changed to 0.54
- Practice expense RVU 2.61 changed to 2.58
- Malpractice RVU 0.04 changed to 0.05
- Practice expense GPCI 0.993 changed to 0.990
- Malpractice GPCI 0.518 changed to 0.506
Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.
January 1, 2025
RVU25A
$105.27changed to$102.29
- Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
March 9, 2024
RVU24AR
$103.55changed to$105.27
- Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875
Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
January 1, 2024
RVU24A
$107.74changed to$103.55
- Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
- Malpractice RVU 0.05 changed to 0.04
- Practice expense GPCI 0.997 changed to 0.993
- Malpractice GPCI 0.543 changed to 0.518
January 1, 2023
RVU23A
$110.43changed to$107.74
- Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
- Practice expense GPCI 1.001 changed to 0.997
- Malpractice GPCI 0.569 changed to 0.543
Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.
January 1, 2022
RVU22A
$111.70changed to$110.43
- Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
- Practice expense RVU 2.62 changed to 2.61
Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.
January 1, 2021
RVU21A
$116.00changed to$111.70
- Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
- Malpractice RVU 0.04 changed to 0.05
- Practice expense GPCI 1.008 changed to 1.001
- Malpractice GPCI 0.582 changed to 0.569
Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.
January 1, 2020
RVU20A
$116.15changed to$116.00
- Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
- Practice expense RVU 2.61 changed to 2.62
- Practice expense GPCI 1.015 changed to 1.008
- Malpractice GPCI 0.595 changed to 0.582
Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.
January 1, 2019
RVU19A
$97.24changed to$116.15
- Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
- Practice expense RVU 2.09 changed to 2.61
- Malpractice RVU 0.05 changed to 0.04
Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.
January 1, 2018
RVU18AR1
$95.69changed to$97.24
- Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
- Practice expense RVU 2.07 changed to 2.09
- Malpractice RVU 0.04 changed to 0.05
- Practice expense GPCI 1.010 changed to 1.015
- Malpractice GPCI 0.639 changed to 0.595
Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.
January 1, 2017
RVU17A
No ratechanged to$95.69
Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.
January 1, 2013
RVU13AR
Earliest loaded release: No rate
Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D, RVU14A, RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D, RVU15A, RVU15B, RVU15C, RVU15D, RVU16A, RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $104.19 | Not available in this setting | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $104.19 | Not available in this setting | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $104.19 | Not available in this setting | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $104.19 | Not available in this setting | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $102.29 | Not available in this setting | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $102.29 | Not available in this setting | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $102.29 | Not available in this setting | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $102.29 | Not available in this setting | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | $105.27 | Not available in this setting | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | $105.27 | Not available in this setting | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | $105.27 | Not available in this setting | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | $105.27 | Not available in this setting | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | $103.55 | Not available in this setting | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | $107.74 | Not available in this setting | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | $107.74 | Not available in this setting | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | $107.74 | Not available in this setting | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | $107.74 | Not available in this setting | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | $110.43 | Not available in this setting | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | $110.43 | Not available in this setting | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | $110.43 | Not available in this setting | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | $110.43 | Not available in this setting | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | $111.70 | Not available in this setting | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | $111.70 | Not available in this setting | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | $111.70 | Not available in this setting | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | $111.70 | Not available in this setting | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | $116.00 | Not available in this setting | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | $116.00 | Not available in this setting | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | $116.00 | Not available in this setting | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | $116.00 | Not available in this setting | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | $116.15 | Not available in this setting | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | $116.15 | Not available in this setting | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | $116.15 | Not available in this setting | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | $116.15 | Not available in this setting | RVU19A |
| 2018-10-01 | $97.24 | Not available in this setting | RVU18D |
| 2018-07-01 | $97.24 | Not available in this setting | RVU18C |
| 2018-04-01 | $97.24 | Not available in this setting | RVU18B |
| 2018-01-01 | $97.24 | Not available in this setting | RVU18AR1 |
| 2017-10-01 | $95.69 | Not available in this setting | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | $95.69 | Not available in this setting | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | $95.69 | Not available in this setting | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | $95.69 | Not available in this setting | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU13AR |
Where the Vermont rate applies
Vermont is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 180 cities and communities in Vermont. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.
- Albany
- Alburgh
- Algiers
- Arlington
- Ascutney
- Bakersfield
- Barnet
- Barre
76706 billing questions
How does 76706 differ from a diagnostic limited ultrasound?
76706 is for screening the abdominal aorta for an aneurysm. A limited diagnostic study is selected when imaging is directed at symptoms, a known condition, or a specific finding rather than screening.
Which modifier identifies the interpretation?
Use modifier 26 for the professional interpretation. Modifier TC identifies the technical portion, while billing without either modifier represents the global service.
Can the technical and professional portions be billed separately?
Yes. CMS recognizes separately priced 26 and TC components for this diagnostic test; the global service is reported without a component modifier.
What documentation supports reporting 76706?
Document the screening purpose, the abdominal aorta examination and its findings, and the physician's interpretation. The record should distinguish screening from an evaluation prompted by symptoms or a known abnormality.
Should 76706 be reported with a complete abdominal ultrasound?
The screening code describes a focused aortic screening examination, while a complete abdominal study examines a broader set of organs. Select the code that reflects the service actually performed and documented.
Where these rates come from
FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.
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