CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital A Part of HCA Florid

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $413
Cash Discount Price: $2,819
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.87x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital A Part of HCA Florid is $413. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,819. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 Pasadena Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,819

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$413

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: $2,819 (2639%)

Insurance Median: $413 (387%)

Cash: $2,819 (2639% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $413 (387% 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 387% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 287%). 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
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members	$23 - $154	22%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$35 - $236	33%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$35 - $236	33%
Freedom Health Care	$38 - $256	36%
Optimum Healthcare	$38 - $256	36%
Avmed	$39 - $820	37%
Simply Healthcare	$75 - $505	70%
United	$80 - $1,475	75%
Molina	$92 - $885	86%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$124 - $836	116%
Humana	$136 - $918	127%
Aetna	$146 - $984	137%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$243 - $3,016	228%
Plotkin Health	$243 - $1,639	228%
Prime Health Sheriff	$243 - $1,639	228%
Multiplan	$365 - $2,787	342%
Corvel Corporation	$570	534%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$570	534%
Prime Health	$582	545%

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 $2,819.
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 HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital A Part of HCA Florid 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.