CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Dch Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $359
  • Cash Discount Price: $449
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.36x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Dch Regional Medical Center is $359. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $449. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$449

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$359

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: $449 (420%)
Insurance Median: $359 (336%)
Cash: $449 (420% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $359 (336% 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 336% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 236%). 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 $96 90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $104 97%
Humana $104 - $539 97%
Medicare (plans) $104 97%
Simpra $104 97%
UnitedHealthcare $104 - $898 97%
Viva $104 - $539 97%
Aetna $106 - $494 99%
Seven Corners $177 166%
Choicecare $359 336%
Al. Dept Of Mental Health $449 420%
Cigna $494 463%
Healthnet $494 463%
Workers Comp $763 714%
Healthspring $898 841%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 809 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals