CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $832
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,158
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.79x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital is $832. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,158. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 7.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,158

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$832

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: $4,158 (3893%)
Insurance Median: $832 (779%)
Cash: $4,158 (3893% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $832 (779% 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 779% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 679%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $92 - $3,077 86%
Pinnacol Workers Comp $169 158%
Multiplan $176 - $3,742 165%
United $185 - $1,871 173%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $245 229%
Cigna $249 - $2,661 233%
Vail Health $632 592%
Kaiser $832 - $1,476 779%
Bright Health $1,247 1167%
Colorado Program For Children With Special Needs $1,746 1635%
Aetna $2,195 2055%
Western Plains Community Health $2,702 2530%
Northcare $2,910 2724%
Physician Health Partners $2,910 2724%
Medical Development International $3,326 3114%
Prime Health $3,742 3503%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1501 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80012
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals