CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: HCA Healthone Rose

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $822
Cash Discount Price: $4,672
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.70x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at HCA Healthone Rose is $822. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,672. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 7.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4567 E 9Th Ave, Denver, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,672

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$822

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: $4,672 (4374%)

Insurance Median: $822 (770%)

Cash: $4,672 (4374% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $822 (770% 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 770% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 670%). 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

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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	$92 - $3,457	86%
Pinnacol Workers Comp	$169	158%
Multiplan	$176 - $4,205	165%
United	$185 - $2,102	173%
Cigna	$211 - $2,990	198%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$245	229%
Vail Health	$710	665%
Kaiser	$934 - $1,215	874%
Bright Health	$1,402	1313%
Colorado Program For Children With Special Needs	$2,102	1968%
Aetna	$2,467	2310%
Western Plains Community Health	$3,037	2843%
Northcare	$3,270	3062%
Physician Health Partners	$3,270	3062%
Medical Development International	$3,738	3500%
Rocky Mtn Planned Parenthood	$3,971	3718%
Prime Health	$4,205	3937%

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 $4,672.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 76700.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm HCA Healthone Rose is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 76700.
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.