CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Modoc Medical Center

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $624
  • Cash Discount Price: $720
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.84x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Modoc Medical Center is $624. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $720. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1111 N Nagle Street, Alturas, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$720

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$624

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: $720 (674%)
Insurance Median: $624 (584%)
Cash: $720 (674% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $624 (584% 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 584% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 484%). 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
Adv Med Mgmt - All Plans $87 81%
Medi-Cal $87 81%
Medi-Cal 7/1/24 $87 81%
Multiplan Wc $101 95%
Ntwrks By Design Wc - All Plans $106 99%
Integrated Hp Wc $107 100%
Partnership Hp - All Plans $305 286%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv $390 365%
Blue Shield Va $390 365%
UnitedHealthcare $390 - $684 365%
Tricare $410 384%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $414 388%
Blue Shield Exch $591 553%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $592 - $657 554%
Blue Shield Comm - All Other Plans $657 615%
Carelon - All Plans $657 615%
Corvel - All Plans $676 633%
Aetna $684 640%
Coventry/First Health - All Plans $684 640%
Galaxy Health - All Plans $684 640%
Healthnet Comm - All Other Plans $684 640%
Hmn - All Plans $684 640%
Integrated Hp - All Other Plans $684 640%
Interplan - All Plans $684 640%
Multiplan - All Other Plans $684 640%
Superior Ca Ppo - All Plans $684 640%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1111 N Nagle Street, Alturas, CA 96101
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals