CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: University of Alabama Hospital

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $866
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.11x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at University of Alabama Hospital is $866. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 8.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$866

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%)
Insurance Median: $866 (811%)
Ins. Median: $866 (811% 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 811% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 711%). 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
Viva $72 - $96 67%
Humana $88 - $920 82%
Birmingham Fc $95 89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $95 89%
Cooper Green $95 89%
Davita Villagehealth $95 89%
Jefferson County Sheriff $95 89%
Triwest $95 89%
UnitedHealthcare $95 - $588 89%
Cigna $102 - $725 95%
Ambetter / Centene $131 123%
University Of Alabama $541 507%
Aetna $660 618%
Coventry $703 - $874 658%
North Alabama Managed Care $703 658%
Comp One $779 729%
Construction Claims Management $809 757%
Alamed $812 760%
Corvel $866 811%
Evolutions $866 - $974 811%
Healthcare Alliance $866 811%
Novanet $866 - $974 811%
Prime Health Services $866 - $974 811%
Select Value Care $866 811%
Starcare $866 811%
Tethys $866 811%
Multiplan $887 830%
Department Of Labor $920 861%
Geha $920 861%
Gulf Health Plans $920 861%
Heritage Summit Health $920 861%
Mississippi Physicians $920 861%
Phifer $920 861%
Preferred Health Partnership $920 861%
Southern Nuclear $920 861%
Vantage Health Plan $920 861%
Galaxy Health Network $974 912%
National Provider Network $974 912%
North Mississippi Health Link $974 912%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL 35233
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals