CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $170
Cash Discount Price: $1,848
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.59x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center is $170. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,848. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9003 East Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,848

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$170

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: $1,848 (1730%)

Insurance Median: $170 (159%)

Cash: $1,848 (1730% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $170 (159% 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
Aetna	$101 - $144	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$113 - $240	106%
Humana	$131 - $221	123%
Oscar Health Plan	$147	138%
Ambetter / Centene	$158	148%
Health Choice	$170	159%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$198	185%
Cigna	$604 - $806	565%

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 $1,848.
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 Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center 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.