CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Baptist Hospital of Miami

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $808
Cash Discount Price: $1,119
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.56x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Baptist Hospital of Miami is $808. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,119. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 7.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8900 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,119

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$808

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: $1,119 (1048%)

Insurance Median: $808 (756%)

Cash: $1,119 (1048% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $808 (756% 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 756% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 656%). 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

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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
Amerigroup	$69	65%
Medicaid / KanCare	$69 - $76	65%
Sunshine State	$73	68%
UnitedHealthcare	$73 - $1,796	68%
Wellcare	$73	68%
Aetna	$75 - $1,437	70%
Medicare (plans)	$109 - $147	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$113 - $1,164	106%
Medica Health Plan	$117	110%
Humana	$119	111%
Avmed	$120 - $884	112%
Leon Medical	$122	114%
Cigna	$124 - $1,437	116%
Vista	$173	162%
Non Contracted	$604 - $659	565%
Amerihealth	$741 - $808	694%
International	$1,071 - $1,167	1003%
Dimension Health Plan	$1,235 - $1,616	1156%
Affordable	$1,400 - $1,527	1311%
Phcs	$1,482 - $1,616	1388%
Quality Health	$1,482 - $1,616	1388%

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 $1,119.
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 Baptist Hospital of Miami 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.