CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Valley Presbyterian Hospital

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $274
Cash Discount Price: $1,578
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.57x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Valley Presbyterian Hospital is $274. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,578. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 15107 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,578

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$274

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: $1,578 (1477%)

Insurance Median: $274 (257%)

Cash: $1,578 (1477% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $274 (257% 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 257% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 157%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Blue Shield Senior	$132	124%
Aetna	$135 - $902	126%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$135 - $176	126%
Health Net Senior	$135	126%
La Care Covered California	$135	126%
Medicare (plans)	$135 - $142	126%
Ambetter / Centene	$191	179%
Heritage Provider Network (Regal & Lakeside)	$209	196%
UnitedHealthcare	$247 - $1,228	231%
Health Net	$267	250%
Blue Shield Ifp	$281	263%
Blue Shield	$334	313%
Blue Shield Promise Medi-Cal	$394	369%
Cigna	$759	711%
La Care Medi-Cal	$947	887%
Phcs	$947	887%
Coventry Health Care (Ccn)	$1,105	1035%
Beech Street	$1,184	1109%
Multiplan	$1,420	1329%

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 $1,578.
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 Valley Presbyterian Hospital 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.