CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $138
Cash Discount Price: $1,323
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital is $138. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,323. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1680 East 120Th Street, Los Angeles, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,323

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$138

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: $1,323 (1239%)

Insurance Median: $138 (129%)

Cash: $1,323 (1239% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $138 (129% 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
Preferred Professional Medical Corporation (Ipa) Of California	$32 - $104	30%
Alta	$83 - $134	78%
Brand New Day	$83 - $4,177	78%
Care1St Health	$83 - $134	78%
Molina Healthcare	$87 - $168	81%
Heritage Provider Network (Hpn)	$128	120%
UnitedHealthcare	$135	126%
La Care Health	$150	140%
Health Net	$152 - $2,088	142%
La Care Health Pasc-Seui	$157	147%
La Care Health Plan	$157	147%
Santa Monica Unite Here	$333	312%
Blue Shield Of California	$2,854 - $3,160	2672%
Multiplan	$5,569	5214%

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 $1,323.
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 Martin Luther King, Jr. Community 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.