CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Mountains Community Hospital

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $596
  • Cash Discount Price: $497
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.58x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Mountains Community Hospital is $596. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $497. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 29101 Hospital Road, Lake Arrowhead, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$497

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$596

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: $497 (465%)
Insurance Median: $596 (558%)
Cash: $497 (465% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $596 (558% 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 558% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 458%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Kaiser $83 - $795 78%
Ccn $107 100%
Blue Shield $198 - $219 185%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $293 274%
Molina $559 523%
Aetna $596 - $869 558%
Cigna $869 814%
Usa $932 873%
Healthnet $1,000 936%
Phcs $1,056 989%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 29101 Hospital Road, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals