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

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 Queens, NY, Medicare pays $69.95 for 76775 in the office.

$69.95Office (non-facility)
Not available in this settingHospital or facility
+15.1%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 Queens, NY
  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 Queens, NY 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. Queens, NY pays $69.95. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.

76775 in Queens, NY vs other payment areas
  1. Queens, NY · this page$69.95
  2. Manhattan, NY · New York$69.34−$0.61
  3. NYC suburbs and Long Island, NY · New York$70.79+$0.84
  4. Rest of New York · New York$58.37−$11.58
  5. Los Angeles, CA · California$68.52−$1.43
  6. Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$69.16−$0.79

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

Every other payment area

76775 in every other Medicare payment locality
Payment localityOfficeFacility
Miami, FLFlorida$64.49—
Chicago, ILIllinois$62.86—
AlaskaAlaska$72.34—
AlabamaAlabama$55.16—
ArkansasArkansas$54.44—
ArizonaArizona$59.34—
Bakersfield, CACalifornia$64.51—
Chico, CACalifornia$64.37—

76775 rates by state

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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 Queens, NY 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

81

Locality
Queens, NY
Physician work
1.064
Practice expense
1.182
Malpractice
1.442
Office calculation for 76775 in Queens, NY
ComponentRVULocality factorAdjusted
Physician work0.57× 1.0640.6065
Practice expense1.21× 1.1821.4302
Malpractice0.04× 1.4420.0577
Total RVUs2.0944
Conversion factor× 33.4009

Office rate, Queens, NY$69.95

Office: (0.57 × 1.064 + 1.21 × 1.182 + 0.04 × 1.442) × $33.4009 = $69.95

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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

How 76775 has changed in Queens, NY

76775 · Office / nonfacility

$69.95

Effective 2026-10-01

The base rate is $1.69 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $68.26 to $69.95 (2.5%).

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

    $68.26changed to$69.95

    • 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
    • Work GPCI 1.065 changed to 1.064
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.195 changed to 1.182
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.462 changed to 1.442

    Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.

  2. January 1, 2025

    RVU25A

    $69.05changed to$68.26

    • 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

    $67.92changed to$69.05

    • Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875

    Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.

  4. January 1, 2024

    RVU24A

    $71.17changed to$67.92

    • 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
    • Work GPCI 1.061 changed to 1.065
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.212 changed to 1.195
    • Malpractice GPCI 2.061 changed to 1.462
  5. January 1, 2023

    RVU23A

    $72.55changed to$71.17

    • Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
    • Practice expense RVU 1.10 changed to 1.14
    • Work GPCI 1.056 changed to 1.061
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.228 changed to 1.212
    • Malpractice GPCI 2.661 changed to 2.061

    Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.

  6. January 1, 2022

    RVU22A

    $72.72changed to$72.55

    • 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

    $71.08changed to$72.72

    • 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
    • Work GPCI 1.054 changed to 1.056
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.214 changed to 1.228
    • Malpractice GPCI 2.391 changed to 2.661

    Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.

  8. January 1, 2020

    RVU20A

    $69.59changed to$71.08

    • Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
    • Practice expense RVU 1.03 changed to 1.04
    • Work GPCI 1.052 changed to 1.054
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.200 changed to 1.214
    • Malpractice GPCI 2.121 changed to 2.391

    Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.

  9. January 1, 2019

    RVU19A

    $69.52changed to$69.59

    • Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391

    Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.

  10. January 1, 2018

    RVU18AR1

    $69.77changed to$69.52

    • Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
    • Practice expense RVU 1.04 changed to 1.03
    • Malpractice GPCI 2.151 changed to 2.121

    Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.

  11. January 1, 2017

    RVU17A

    $68.76changed to$69.77

    • Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
    • Practice expense RVU 1.02 changed to 1.04
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.199 changed to 1.200
    • Malpractice GPCI 2.181 changed to 2.151

    Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.

  12. January 1, 2016

    RVU16A

    $67.79changed to$68.76

    • 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

    $67.45changed to$67.79

    • Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335

    Held through RVU15D.

  14. January 1, 2015

    RVU15A

    $77.33changed to$67.45

    • 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
    • Work GPCI 1.057 changed to 1.052
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.197 changed to 1.199
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.836 changed to 2.181

    Held through RVU15B.

  15. January 1, 2014

    RVU14A

    $130.32changed to$77.33

    • Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
    • Practice expense RVU 2.64 changed to 1.23
    • Work GPCI 1.062 changed to 1.057
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.195 changed to 1.197
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.491 changed to 1.836

    Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.

  16. January 1, 2013

    RVU13AR

    Earliest loaded release: $130.32

    Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.

Rates in every CMS release
Effective fromOfficeFacilityCMS release
2026-10-01$69.95Not available in this settingRVU26D
2026-07-01$69.95Not available in this settingRVU26C
2026-04-01$69.95Not available in this settingRVU26B
2026-01-01$69.95Not available in this settingRVU26A
2025-10-01$68.26Not available in this settingRVU25D
2025-07-01$68.26Not available in this settingRVU25C
2025-04-01$68.26Not available in this settingRVU25B
2025-01-01$68.26Not available in this settingRVU25A
2024-10-01$69.05Not available in this settingRVU24D
2024-07-01$69.05Not available in this settingRVU24C
2024-04-01$69.05Not available in this settingRVU24B
2024-03-09$69.05Not available in this settingRVU24AR
2024-01-01$67.92Not available in this settingRVU24A
2023-10-01$71.17Not available in this settingRVU23D
2023-07-01$71.17Not available in this settingRVU23C
2023-04-01$71.17Not available in this settingRVU23B
2023-01-01$71.17Not available in this settingRVU23A
2022-10-01$72.55Not available in this settingRVU22D
2022-07-01$72.55Not available in this settingRVU22C
2022-04-01$72.55Not available in this settingRVU22B
2022-01-01$72.55Not available in this settingRVU22A
2021-10-01$72.72Not available in this settingRVU21D
2021-07-01$72.72Not available in this settingRVU21C
2021-04-01$72.72Not available in this settingRVU21B
2021-01-01$72.72Not available in this settingRVU21A
2020-10-01$71.08Not available in this settingRVU20D
2020-07-01$71.08Not available in this settingRVU20C
2020-04-01$71.08Not available in this settingRVU20B
2020-01-01$71.08Not available in this settingRVU20A
2019-10-01$69.59Not available in this settingRVU19D
2019-07-01$69.59Not available in this settingRVU19C
2019-04-01$69.59Not available in this settingRVU19B
2019-01-01$69.59Not available in this settingRVU19A
2018-10-01$69.52Not available in this settingRVU18D
2018-07-01$69.52Not available in this settingRVU18C
2018-04-01$69.52Not available in this settingRVU18B
2018-01-01$69.52Not available in this settingRVU18AR1
2017-10-01$69.77Not available in this settingRVU17D
2017-07-01$69.77Not available in this settingRVU17C
2017-04-01$69.77Not available in this settingRVU17B
2017-01-01$69.77Not available in this settingRVU17A
2016-10-01$68.76Not available in this settingRVU16D
2016-07-01$68.76Not available in this settingRVU16C
2016-04-01$68.76Not available in this settingRVU16B
2016-01-01$68.76Not available in this settingRVU16A
2015-10-01$67.79Not available in this settingRVU15D
2015-07-01$67.79Not available in this settingRVU15C
2015-04-01$67.45Not available in this settingRVU15B
2015-01-01$67.45Not available in this settingRVU15A
2014-10-01$77.33Not available in this settingRVU14D
2014-07-01$77.33Not available in this settingRVU14C
2014-04-01$77.33Not available in this settingRVU14B
2014-01-01$77.33Not available in this settingRVU14A
2013-10-01$130.32Not available in this settingRVU13D
2013-07-01$130.32Not available in this settingRVU13C
2013-04-01$130.32Not available in this settingRVU13B
2013-01-01$130.32Not available in this settingRVU13AR

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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

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RVUs for 76775PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv, line 8,754 (RVU26D)
Geographic factors for Queens, NYGPCI2026.csv, line 81 (RVU26D)

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