CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: University of Alabama Hospital

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $499
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.67x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at University of Alabama Hospital is $499. 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 4.67x 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
$499

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: $499 (467%)
Ins. Median: $499 (467% 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 467% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 367%). 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 $54 - $96 51%
Humana $88 - $530 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 - $339 89%
Cigna $102 - $418 95%
Ambetter / Centene $131 123%
University Of Alabama $312 292%
Aetna $381 357%
Coventry $406 - $504 380%
North Alabama Managed Care $406 380%
Comp One $449 420%
Construction Claims Management $467 437%
Alamed $468 438%
Corvel $499 467%
Evolutions $499 - $562 467%
Healthcare Alliance $499 467%
Novanet $499 - $562 467%
Prime Health Services $499 - $562 467%
Select Value Care $499 467%
Starcare $499 467%
Tethys $499 467%
Multiplan $512 479%
Department Of Labor $530 496%
Geha $530 496%
Gulf Health Plans $530 496%
Heritage Summit Health $530 496%
Mississippi Physicians $530 496%
Phifer $530 496%
Preferred Health Partnership $530 496%
Southern Nuclear $530 496%
Vantage Health Plan $530 496%
Galaxy Health Network $562 526%
National Provider Network $562 526%
North Mississippi Health Link $562 526%

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