CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Mat-Su Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $724
  • Cash Discount Price: $423
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.78x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is $724. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $423. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$423

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$724

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $423 (396%)
Insurance Median: $724 (678%)
Cash: $423 (396% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $724 (678% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $106.81 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 678% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 578%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Medicaid / KanCare $113 106%
Veterans Eval Services $115 108%
Medicare (plans) $122 114%
Node Champva $122 114%
Tricare $122 114%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $124 116%
Node Triwest $124 116%
Node Va $124 116%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $155 145%
Self Pay $317 - $528 297%
Ak Dept Of Corrections $581 544%
Aetna $589 551%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $593 - $645 555%
Hccmca $634 594%
Multiplan Phcs $803 752%
Moda Assurance $835 782%
Cigna $837 784%
Carlie Trans Grp $898 841%
UnitedHealthcare $898 841%
First Choice Health $951 890%
Multiplan Mpi $962 901%
Plan Vista Solutions $983 920%
Multiplan Wc $1,004 940%
One Health $1,004 940%
First Health Group $1,015 950%
Medical Control Network Solutions $1,015 950%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK 99645
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals