CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Canyon Vista Medical Center

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $140
Cash Discount Price: $815
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.31x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Canyon Vista Medical Center is $140. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $815. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5700 East Highway 90, Sierra Vista, AZ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$815

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$140

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: $815 (763%)

Insurance Median: $140 (131%)

Cash: $815 (763% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $140 (131% 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
Medicare (plans)	$100	94%
University Phyicians Inc	$105	98%
Veteran Family Member Program	$109	102%
Arizona Physicians Ipa Inc	$110	103%
Azch-Complete Care Plan	$110	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$121 - $882	113%
Wellcare By Allwell	$123	115%
Aetna	$124 - $405	116%
Humana	$127	119%
Ambetter / Centene	$152	142%
Government Employees Health Association	$882	826%
Summit Administration Services-Icl 1144	$938	878%
Cigna	$1,202	1125%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,310	1226%

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 $815.
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 Canyon Vista Medical Center 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.