CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Sky Ridge Medical Center

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $1,855
Cash Discount Price: $5,666
vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.37x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Sky Ridge Medical Center is $1,855. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,666. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 17.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10101 Ridgegate Pkwy, Lone Tree, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$5,666

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,855

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: $5,666 (5305%)

Insurance Median: $1,855 (1737%)

Cash: $5,666 (5305% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,855 (1737% 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 1737% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1637%). 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	$92 - $4,212	86%
Pinnacol Workers Comp	$169	158%
Multiplan	$176 - $5,122	165%
United	$185 - $2,561	173%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$245	229%
Cigna	$268 - $3,642	251%
Vail Health	$857 - $865	802%
Kaiser	$1,128 - $2,020	1056%
Bright Health	$1,692 - $1,707	1584%
Aetna	$2,978 - $3,005	2788%
Western Plains Community Health	$3,666 - $3,699	3432%
Northcare	$3,948 - $3,984	3696%
Physician Health Partners	$3,948 - $3,984	3696%
Medical Development International	$4,512 - $4,553	4224%
Prime Health	$5,076 - $5,122	4752%

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 $5,666.
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 Sky Ridge Medical Center 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.