CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Memorial Hospital, The

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $580
Cash Discount Price: $443
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Memorial Hospital, The is $580. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $443. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 750 Hospital Loop, Craig, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$443

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$580

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: $443 (415%)

Insurance Median: $580 (543%)

Cash: $443 (415% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $580 (543% 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 543% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 443%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Care Advantage	$252 - $681	236%
Cvs Caremark-Part D	$252 - $681	236%
Denver Health	$252 - $681	236%
Kaiser	$252 - $681	236%
Rmhp Dualcare	$252 - $681	236%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$394 - $681	369%
Golden Rule Ins	$579	542%
UnitedHealthcare	$579 - $681	542%
Allegiance	$580	543%
Cigna	$580	543%
Geha	$580	543%
Great West Hlthcare	$580	543%
Health Partners	$580	543%
Aetna	$596 - $681	558%
Multiplan Inc Ppo	$627 - $647	587%
First Health Other	$647	606%
Humana	$681	638%

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 $443.
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 Memorial Hospital, The 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.