CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Ctr

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $1,087
Cash Discount Price: $1,400
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Ctr is $1,087. 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 10.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Prospect Place, Coronado, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,400

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,087

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: $1,087 (1018%)

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

Ins. Median: $1,087 (1018% 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 1018% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 918%). 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

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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	$22 - $1,166	21%
Health Net	$22 - $1,400	21%
Aetna	$118 - $933	110%
Allianz Global Assistance	$280	262%
San Diego Pace	$280	262%
County Medical Services	$327	306%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$554 - $1,191	519%
Indian Health Council	$554	519%
Medi-Cal	$554 - $1,306	519%
Cigna	$634 - $1,054	594%
Interplan	$634	594%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,120 - $1,400	1049%
Kaiser	$1,166	1092%
Community Health Group	$1,185 - $1,400	1109%
Molina	$1,238 - $1,679	1159%
Epic Americas	$1,250	1170%
California Health And Wellness	$1,260	1180%
Humana	$1,400	1311%
Multiplan	$1,829	1712%

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 Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Ctr 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.