CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $288
  • Cash Discount Price: $176
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.70x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center is $288. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $176. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$176

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$288

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: $176 (165%)
Insurance Median: $288 (270%)
Cash: $176 (165% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $288 (270% 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 270% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 170%). 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
Uc Health Plan Pb $60 56%
Rocky Mountain $86 81%
Tricare $107 - $110 100%
Kaiser $110 - $403 103%
Triwest $110 103%
Aetna $119 - $371 111%
Multiplan Physician $119 111%
Cigna $142 - $403 133%
Rocky Mountain Pb $142 133%
Uchpa Phs - Pb $142 133%
Presbyterian Health Plan $248 232%
Co Choice Healthplan - Lutheran Hosp Assoc $288 270%
Hmo Health Plans $297 278%
UnitedHealthcare $372 - $390 348%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $373 349%
Galaxy Health Network $373 349%
Multiplan $373 - $382 349%
Humana $382 358%
Pinnacol Assurance $394 369%
Colorado Access $401 375%
Foundation Health Corp $403 377%
Uc Health Plan $403 377%
Uchpa Phs $403 377%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO 81101
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals