CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Poudre Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $546
Cash Discount Price: $617
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Poudre Valley Hospital is $546. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $617. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1024 S Lemay Ave, Fort Collins, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$617

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$546

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: $617 (578%)

Insurance Median: $546 (511%)

Cash: $617 (578% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $546 (511% 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 511% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 411%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$70 - $548	66%
Aetna	$107 - $729	100%
Cigna	$107 - $675	100%
Cms	$107	100%
Devoted Health	$107	100%
Humana	$107	100%
Kaiser	$107	100%
Select Health	$107 - $375	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$107 - $729	100%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$333 - $716	312%
First Health	$520	487%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$687	643%
Midlands Choice	$793	742%
Rocky Mountain Health Plans	$793	742%
Multiplan	$802	751%
Phcs	$802	751%
First Choice Of The Midwest	$855	800%

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 $617.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 76705.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Poudre Valley Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 76705.
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.