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CPT code 76775: Retroperitoneal ultrasound, limited examination2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Alaska

Reports a focused real-time ultrasound of retroperitoneal structures, such as a kidney or abdominal aorta, when the examination is limited in scope.

CMS RVU26DEffective Oct 1, 2026One payment locality404.8K Medicare services in 2024

In Alaska, Medicare pays $72.34 for 76775 in the office.

$72.34Office (non-facility)
Not available in this settingHospital or facility
+19.0%vs the national office rate ($60.79)

Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 76775 nationwide

Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.

We’ll open 76775 for the payment locality that covers the ZIP.

On this page 11 sections
  1. Rate in Alaska
  2. What 76775 covers
  3. Compared with other areas
  4. Rate map
  5. How it’s calculated
  6. Payment rules
  7. Related codes
  8. Rate history
  9. Where it applies
  10. Billing questions
  11. Sources

What 76775 covers

This study uses real-time ultrasound with image documentation to assess a limited portion of the retroperitoneum. Common focused examinations evaluate a kidney or the abdominal aorta, rather than surveying the full range of retroperitoneal structures. A sonographer typically acquires the images, and a qualified physician interprets the study. It is performed in settings such as an imaging department, hospital, or medical office.

Choose the limited code when the documented examination is focused rather than a complete retroperitoneal survey. The report should identify the structure examined, the limited scope, and the findings, with images retained as required for the study. The service may be billed globally, or split into the professional interpretation with modifier 26 and the technical service with modifier TC. CMS applies the diagnostic imaging multiple procedure reduction to both professional and technical components when applicable.

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 Alaska compares for 76775

Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 76775 runs from $54.44 in Arkansas to $80.13 in San Benito County, CA. Alaska pays $72.34. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.

76775 in Alaska vs other payment areas
  1. Alaska · this page$72.34
  2. Los Angeles, CA · California$68.52−$3.82
  3. Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$69.16−$3.18
  4. Miami, FL · Florida$64.49−$7.85
  5. Chicago, IL · Illinois$62.86−$9.48
  6. Manhattan, NY · New York$69.34−$3.00
  7. Alabama · Alabama$55.16−$17.18

Other areas in Alaska first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.

Every other payment area

76775 in every other Medicare payment locality
Payment localityOfficeFacility
ArkansasArkansas$54.44—
ArizonaArizona$59.34—
Bakersfield, CACalifornia$64.51—
Chico, CACalifornia$64.37—
El Centro, CACalifornia$64.38—
Fresno, CACalifornia$64.37—
Hanford, CACalifornia$64.37—
Madera, CACalifornia$64.37—

76775 rates by state

Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.

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$54.44

$72.34

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76775 office rate range by state
State / territoryOffice rate rangeLocalities
AK$72.341
AL$55.161
AR$54.441
AZ$59.341
CA$64.37–$80.1329
CO$63.311
CT$64.561
DC$69.161
DE$60.261
FL$59.68–$64.493
GA$56.68–$61.762
GU$65.761
HI$65.761
IA$56.551
ID$56.851
IL$58.03–$63.054
IN$57.151
KS$56.251
KY$56.191
LA$56.09–$58.592
MA$62.97–$69.262
MD$61.36–$69.163
ME$57.05–$59.932
MI$57.45–$60.292
MN$61.021
MO$55.18–$58.853
MS$54.821
MT$60.791
NC$57.601
ND$60.001
NE$56.851
NH$62.281
NJ$65.40–$68.552
NM$57.701
NV$60.611
NY$58.37–$70.795
OH$57.281
OK$56.171
OR$60.23–$65.242
PA$57.40–$63.052
PR$61.211
RI$62.341
SC$57.521
SD$59.901
TN$56.491
TX$57.06–$63.028
UT$58.231
VA$59.71–$69.162
VI$61.211
VT$59.731
WA$62.86–$70.672
WI$58.171
WV$56.071
WY$60.441

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How the 76775 rate is calculated

Each of 76775’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 · 76775

RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor

Office or facility?

Work0.57

0.57 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Practice expense1.21

1.21 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Malpractice0.04

0.04 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Adjusted RVUs

1.8200

Conversion factor

$33.4009

Medicare rate

$60.79

Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.

The exact Alaska inputs and CMS source lines

PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv

8,754

Code
76775
Physician work
0.57
Practice expense
1.21
Malpractice
0.04

GPCI2026.csv

5

Locality
Alaska
Physician work
1.500
Practice expense
1.065
Malpractice
0.551
Office calculation for 76775 in Alaska
ComponentRVULocality factorAdjusted
Physician work0.57× 1.5000.8550
Practice expense1.21× 1.0651.2886
Malpractice0.04× 0.5510.0220
Total RVUs2.1657
Conversion factor× 33.4009

Office rate, Alaska$72.34

Office: (0.57 × 1.5 + 1.21 × 1.065 + 0.04 × 0.551) × $33.4009 = $72.34

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Payment rules and modifiers for 76775

The CMS indicators that decide how 76775 is paid alongside other services.

CMS payment indicators · 76775

Retroperitoneal ultrasound, limited examination

RuleCMS valueWhat it means
Global periodXXXThe global surgery concept doesn’t apply.
Multiple procedures4Diagnostic imaging reduction applies to the technical component (and professional component) of additional services.
Bilateral (modifier 50)0The 150% bilateral adjustment doesn’t apply.
Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS)0Not paid without supporting documentation.
Co-surgeons (62)0Not permitted.
Team surgery (66)0Not permitted.
Professional/technical1Diagnostic test with separate professional (26) and technical (TC) components.

What modifiers do to the payment

Modifier 26 · payment effect

With and without the modifier

76775 without 26 · national office

$60.79

Retroperitoneal ultrasound, limited examination

76775-26 · Professional component

$27.05

Pays only the interpretation and report.

When to use modifier 26

Codes related to 76775

Related codes aren’t interchangeable: bill the code that matches the service performed.

Codes related to 76775
CodeHow it relatesOffice range, Alaska
Same family
76770Retroperitoneal ultrasound, complete examComplete retroperitoneal ultrasound; the related code when the examination surveys the full scope.$122.72
Used instead
76705Abdominal ultrasound, targeted organ or quadrantLimited abdominal ultrasound for a focused examination of abdominal rather than retroperitoneal structures.$99.52
76706Ultrasound, AAA screeningSpecific abdominal aortic aneurysm screening service, rather than a diagnostic limited retroperitoneal study.$119.75
76776Transplant ultrasound, kidney with DopplerTransplanted-kidney ultrasound with Doppler for that specific examination.$162.33

How 76775 has changed in Alaska

76775 · Office / nonfacility

$72.34

Effective 2026-10-01

The base rate is $1.47 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $70.87 to $72.34 (2.1%).

It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.

Base rate by release · bars start at $0 · select a bar to compare

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

  1. January 1, 2026

    RVU26A

    $70.87changed to$72.34

    • Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
    • Work RVU 0.58 changed to 0.57
    • Practice expense RVU 1.20 changed to 1.21
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.081 changed to 1.065
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.592 changed to 0.551

    Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.

  2. January 1, 2025

    RVU25A

    $71.85changed to$70.87

    • Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
    • Practice expense RVU 1.17 changed to 1.20

    Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.

  3. March 9, 2024

    RVU24AR

    $70.68changed to$71.85

    • Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875

    Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.

  4. January 1, 2024

    RVU24A

    $73.00changed to$70.68

    • Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
    • Practice expense RVU 1.14 changed to 1.17
    • Malpractice RVU 0.05 changed to 0.04
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.100 changed to 1.081
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.603 changed to 0.592

  5. January 1, 2023

    RVU23A

    $73.73changed to$73.00

    • Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
    • Practice expense RVU 1.10 changed to 1.14
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.118 changed to 1.100
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.614 changed to 0.603

    Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.

  6. January 1, 2022

    RVU22A

    $73.95changed to$73.73

    • Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
    • Practice expense RVU 1.09 changed to 1.10

    Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.

  7. January 1, 2021

    RVU21A

    $74.31changed to$73.95

    • Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
    • Practice expense RVU 1.04 changed to 1.09
    • Malpractice RVU 0.04 changed to 0.05
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.661 changed to 0.614

    Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.

  8. January 1, 2020

    RVU20A

    $73.84changed to$74.31

    • Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
    • Practice expense RVU 1.03 changed to 1.04
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.117 changed to 1.118
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.708 changed to 0.661

    Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.

  9. January 1, 2019

    RVU19A

    $73.76changed to$73.84

    • Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391

    Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.

  10. January 1, 2018

    RVU18AR1

    $73.75changed to$73.76

    • Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
    • Practice expense RVU 1.04 changed to 1.03
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.112 changed to 1.117
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.710 changed to 0.708

    Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.

  11. January 1, 2017

    RVU17A

    $72.60changed to$73.75

    • Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
    • Practice expense RVU 1.02 changed to 1.04
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.107 changed to 1.112
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.712 changed to 0.710

    Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.

  12. January 1, 2016

    RVU16A

    $72.21changed to$72.60

    • Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
    • Practice expense RVU 1.01 changed to 1.02
    • Malpractice RVU 0.03 changed to 0.04

    Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.

  13. July 1, 2015

    RVU15C

    $71.85changed to$72.21

    • Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335

    Held through RVU15D.

  14. January 1, 2015

    RVU15A

    $80.05changed to$71.85

    • Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
    • Practice expense RVU 1.23 changed to 1.01
    • Malpractice RVU 0.04 changed to 0.03
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.087 changed to 1.107
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.687 changed to 0.712

    Held through RVU15B.

  15. January 1, 2014

    RVU14A

    $126.34changed to$80.05

    • Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
    • Practice expense RVU 2.64 changed to 1.23
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.067 changed to 1.087
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.661 changed to 0.687

    Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.

  16. January 1, 2013

    RVU13AR

    Earliest loaded release: $126.34

    Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.

Rates in every CMS release
Effective fromOfficeFacilityCMS release
2026-10-01$72.34Not available in this settingRVU26D
2026-07-01$72.34Not available in this settingRVU26C
2026-04-01$72.34Not available in this settingRVU26B
2026-01-01$72.34Not available in this settingRVU26A
2025-10-01$70.87Not available in this settingRVU25D
2025-07-01$70.87Not available in this settingRVU25C
2025-04-01$70.87Not available in this settingRVU25B
2025-01-01$70.87Not available in this settingRVU25A
2024-10-01$71.85Not available in this settingRVU24D
2024-07-01$71.85Not available in this settingRVU24C
2024-04-01$71.85Not available in this settingRVU24B
2024-03-09$71.85Not available in this settingRVU24AR
2024-01-01$70.68Not available in this settingRVU24A
2023-10-01$73.00Not available in this settingRVU23D
2023-07-01$73.00Not available in this settingRVU23C
2023-04-01$73.00Not available in this settingRVU23B
2023-01-01$73.00Not available in this settingRVU23A
2022-10-01$73.73Not available in this settingRVU22D
2022-07-01$73.73Not available in this settingRVU22C
2022-04-01$73.73Not available in this settingRVU22B
2022-01-01$73.73Not available in this settingRVU22A
2021-10-01$73.95Not available in this settingRVU21D
2021-07-01$73.95Not available in this settingRVU21C
2021-04-01$73.95Not available in this settingRVU21B
2021-01-01$73.95Not available in this settingRVU21A
2020-10-01$74.31Not available in this settingRVU20D
2020-07-01$74.31Not available in this settingRVU20C
2020-04-01$74.31Not available in this settingRVU20B
2020-01-01$74.31Not available in this settingRVU20A
2019-10-01$73.84Not available in this settingRVU19D
2019-07-01$73.84Not available in this settingRVU19C
2019-04-01$73.84Not available in this settingRVU19B
2019-01-01$73.84Not available in this settingRVU19A
2018-10-01$73.76Not available in this settingRVU18D
2018-07-01$73.76Not available in this settingRVU18C
2018-04-01$73.76Not available in this settingRVU18B
2018-01-01$73.76Not available in this settingRVU18AR1
2017-10-01$73.75Not available in this settingRVU17D
2017-07-01$73.75Not available in this settingRVU17C
2017-04-01$73.75Not available in this settingRVU17B
2017-01-01$73.75Not available in this settingRVU17A
2016-10-01$72.60Not available in this settingRVU16D
2016-07-01$72.60Not available in this settingRVU16C
2016-04-01$72.60Not available in this settingRVU16B
2016-01-01$72.60Not available in this settingRVU16A
2015-10-01$72.21Not available in this settingRVU15D
2015-07-01$72.21Not available in this settingRVU15C
2015-04-01$71.85Not available in this settingRVU15B
2015-01-01$71.85Not available in this settingRVU15A
2014-10-01$80.05Not available in this settingRVU14D
2014-07-01$80.05Not available in this settingRVU14C
2014-04-01$80.05Not available in this settingRVU14B
2014-01-01$80.05Not available in this settingRVU14A
2013-10-01$126.34Not available in this settingRVU13D
2013-07-01$126.34Not available in this settingRVU13C
2013-04-01$126.34Not available in this settingRVU13B
2013-01-01$126.34Not available in this settingRVU13AR

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Where the Alaska rate applies

Alaska is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 355 cities and communities in Alaska. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.

  • Adak
  • Akhiok
  • Akiachak
  • Akiak
  • Akutan
  • Alakanuk
  • Alatna
  • Alcan Border

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76775 billing questions

When should 76775 be reported instead of 76770?

Report 76775 for a focused, limited retroperitoneal examination. Use 76770 when the documented study is a complete retroperitoneal survey.

How does 76775 differ from a limited abdominal ultrasound?

76775 is focused on retroperitoneal structures, such as a kidney or the abdominal aorta. A limited abdominal ultrasound, 76705, applies when the examination is directed to the abdomen rather than the retroperitoneum.

Can the professional and technical portions be billed separately?

Yes. Modifier 26 identifies the professional interpretation, and modifier TC identifies the technical service. Billing without either modifier represents the global service.

What documentation supports reporting the limited code?

Document the retroperitoneal structure examined, the focused scope of the study, and the findings. Retain image documentation for the examination.

How does CMS apply the multiple procedure reduction?

The diagnostic imaging multiple procedure reduction applies to both the professional and technical components.

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.

CMS RVU26D · effective Oct 1, 2026 through the day before Jan 1, 2027

Show the CMS file lines behind this rate
RVUs for 76775PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv, line 8,754 (RVU26D)
Geographic factors for AlaskaGPCI2026.csv, line 5 (RVU26D)

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