CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $933
Cash Discount Price: $1,400
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.74x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center is $933. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,400. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 8.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 751 Medical Center Court, Chula Vista, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,400

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$933

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: $1,400 (1311%)

Insurance Median: $933 (874%)

Cash: $1,400 (1311% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $933 (874% 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 874% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 774%). 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
Epic Americas	$261	244%
Aetna	$280 - $1,288	262%
Blue Shield	$280 - $1,306	262%
County Medical Services	$280 - $1,679	262%
Cigna	$554 - $1,437	519%
Health Net	$554 - $1,493	519%
Interplan	$554 - $634	519%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$560 - $1,493	524%
Managed Health Network	$560 - $634	524%
Indian Health Council	$569	533%
Molina	$634 - $1,679	594%
Community Health Group	$746 - $933	698%
Multiplan	$894	837%
Allianz Global Assistance	$1,026 - $1,306	961%
Medi-Cal	$1,039	973%
Medicare (plans)	$1,166	1092%
Kaiser	$1,191	1115%
Humana	$1,437	1345%
San Diego Pace	$1,437	1345%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,493	1398%

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 $1,400.
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 Sharp Chula 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.