CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Adventist Health Bakersfield

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $175
  • Cash Discount Price: $62
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.64x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Adventist Health Bakersfield is $175. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $62. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2615 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$62

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$175

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: $62 (58%)
Insurance Median: $175 (164%)
Cash: $62 (58% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $175 (164% 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.

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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 $28 - $410 26%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv $28 - $134 26%
Fhcn Pace Mcr Adv - All Plans $28 - $134 26%
Gem Care- All Plans $28 - $689 26%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $28 - $134 26%
Kern Legacy Share Select $28 - $689 26%
Oscar - All Plans $28 - $215 26%
Premier Physician Alliance Profee Only-All Plans $28 26%
UnitedHealthcare $28 - $599 26%
County Of Kern - All Plans $31 - $689 29%
Employee Health Plan - All Plans $31 - $242 29%
Kern Legacy Hp Epo - All Other Plans $31 - $689 29%
Network Provdrs Llc Mcare -All Payers $36 - $175 34%
Cigna $37 - $610 35%
Bc Medi-Cal $41 - $61 38%
Healthnet Hmo/Pos/Ppo/Epo - All Other Plans $41 - $1,026 38%
Centivo - All Plans $42 - $303 39%
Western Growers/Pinnacle- All Plans $42 - $679 39%
Blue Shield Epn $44 - $458 41%
Blue Shield Epo/Ppo $46 - $508 43%
Blue Shield Hmo/Pos - All Other Plans $46 - $508 43%
Medi-Cal $61 - $87 57%
Universal Hc Mcal Profee Only $61 57%
Kern Health Systems Mcal $86 - $112 81%
Kaiser Mcal Ip/Op Only $87 81%
Healthnet Mcal $104 97%
Kaiser Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only $134 125%
Universal Health Plan Mcare-All Other Plans $134 125%
Amrcn Indian Hlth Proj Mcr Adv - All Plans $161 151%
Kaiser Comm Hmo Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans $231 216%
First Health/Coventry- All Plans $249 - $827 233%
Phcs- All Plans $270 - $896 253%
Interplan- All Plans $290 - $965 272%
Affiliated Health Funds-All Plans $332 - $1,102 311%
Integrated Health Plan-All Plans $332 - $1,102 311%
Three Rivers Provider Network- All Plans $332 - $1,102 311%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $349 - $388 327%
Beech Street- All Plans $353 - $1,171 330%
Galaxy Health Network- All Plans $374 - $1,240 350%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2615 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals