CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Longmont United Hospital

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $239
  • Cash Discount Price: $618
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.24x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Longmont United Hospital is $239. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $618. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1950 Mountain View Ave, Longmont, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$618

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$239

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: $618 (579%)
Insurance Median: $239 (224%)
Cash: $618 (579% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $239 (224% 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 224% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 124%). 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
Aetna $60 - $1,389 56%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $60 - $1,359 56%
Cigna $60 - $261 56%
Denver Health $60 - $364 56%
Devoted Health $60 56%
Humana $60 56%
Innovage $60 56%
Kaiser $60 - $508 56%
Medicare (plans) $60 56%
True Pace $60 56%
UnitedHealthcare $60 - $245 56%
Direct To Employer $162 - $618 152%
Centura Employee Plan $205 192%
United Colorado Doctor'S Plan $245 229%
Multiplan $1,142 1069%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1950 Mountain View Ave, Longmont, CO 80501
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals