CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Sterling Regional Medcenter

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $657
  • Cash Discount Price: $506
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Sterling Regional Medcenter is $657. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $506. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 615 Fairhurst St, Sterling, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$506

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$657

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: $506 (474%)
Insurance Median: $657 (615%)
Cash: $506 (474% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $657 (615% 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 615% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 515%). 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
Clear Spring Health $107 100%
UnitedHealthcare $107 - $845 100%
Longevity $110 103%
Humana $113 106%
Devoted Health Services $118 110%
Pinnacol Assurance Workers Comp $168 - $433 157%
Aetna $249 - $829 233%
Banner Health $276 258%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $276 - $677 258%
Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. $276 258%
Medica $276 - $742 258%
Medicare (plans) $276 258%
Assist Health Group $331 310%
Denver Health Medical Plan $540 506%
Apostrophe, Inc. $802 751%
First Choice Health Network $802 751%
First Choice Of The Midwest $846 792%
Hue Health, Inc $846 792%
Rocky Mountain Health Plans $846 792%
Multiplan $864 809%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 615 Fairhurst St, Sterling, CO 80751
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals