CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $138
Cash Discount Price: $119
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is $138. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $119. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 995 9Th Avenue Southwest, Bessemer, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$119

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$138

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: $119 (111%)

Insurance Median: $138 (129%)

Cash: $119 (111% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $138 (129% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Cigna	$39 - $1,041	37%
Viva	$80 - $720	75%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$95	89%
Phcs	$95 - $1,008	89%
Aetna	$96 - $1,008	90%
Cooper Green	$96	90%
Jefferson County Sheriff	$96	90%
Triwest	$96	90%
United Mine Workers	$96	90%
UnitedHealthcare	$96 - $274	90%
Beech Street	$99 - $1,008	93%
Humana	$101 - $1,224	95%
One Health Plan	$103 - $936	96%
Geha	$111 - $1,008	104%
Healthchoice	$111 - $1,008	104%
Alamed	$124 - $1,128	116%
Construction Claims Management	$129 - $1,165	121%
Multiplan	$130 - $1,181	122%
Ambetter / Centene	$131	123%
Corvel	$131 - $1,296	123%
Novanet	$133 - $1,202	125%
Department Of Labor	$138 - $1,253	129%
Heritage Summit Health	$138 - $1,253	129%
Pnoa	$143 - $1,296	134%
Three Rivers	$143 - $1,296	134%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $119.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 76700.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 76700.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.