CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: St Thomas More Hospital

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $748
  • Cash Discount Price: $440
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.00x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at St Thomas More Hospital is $748. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $440. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 7.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1338 Phay Ave, Canon City, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$440

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$748

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: $440 (412%)
Insurance Median: $748 (700%)
Cash: $440 (412% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $748 (700% 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 700% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 600%). 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
Aetna $165 - $990 154%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $165 - $968 154%
Cigna $165 - $946 154%
Devoted Health $165 154%
Humana $165 154%
Innovage $165 154%
Kaiser $165 - $946 154%
Medicare (plans) $165 154%
UnitedHealthcare $165 - $968 154%
Centura Employee Plan $205 192%
Denver Health $483 452%
United Colorado Doctor'S Plan $871 815%
Direct To Employer $902 844%
Multiplan $935 875%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1338 Phay Ave, Canon City, CO 81212
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals