CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $107
Cash Discount Price: $89
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is $107. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $89. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 995 9Th Avenue Southwest, Bessemer, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$89

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$107

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: $89 (83%)

Insurance Median: $107 (100%)

Cash: $89 (83% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $107 (100% 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	$29 - $751	27%
Viva	$60 - $520	56%
Phcs	$71 - $727	66%
Beech Street	$74 - $727	69%
One Health Plan	$77 - $675	72%
Aetna	$83 - $727	78%
Geha	$83 - $727	78%
Healthchoice	$83 - $727	78%
Alamed	$93 - $814	87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$95	89%
Construction Claims Management	$96 - $841	90%
Cooper Green	$96	90%
Jefferson County Sheriff	$96	90%
Triwest	$96	90%
United Mine Workers	$96	90%
UnitedHealthcare	$96 - $274	90%
Corvel	$98 - $935	92%
Multiplan	$98 - $852	92%
Novanet	$99 - $868	93%
Humana	$101 - $883	95%
Department Of Labor	$104 - $904	97%
Heritage Summit Health	$104 - $904	97%
Pnoa	$107 - $935	100%
Three Rivers	$107 - $935	100%
Ambetter / Centene	$131	123%

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 $89.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 76705.

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 76705.
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.