CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $1,795
Cash Discount Price: $7,041
vs. Medicare Baseline: 16.81x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital is $1,795. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7,041. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 16.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5731 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$7,041

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,795

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: $7,041 (6592%)

Insurance Median: $1,795 (1681%)

Cash: $7,041 (6592% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,795 (1681% 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 1681% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1581%). 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
United	$245 - $3,168	229%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members	$331	310%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$507	475%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$507	475%
Freedom Health Care	$549	514%
Optimum Healthcare	$549	514%
Avmed	$563 - $1,760	527%
Simply Healthcare	$1,084	1015%
Molina	$1,338 - $1,901	1253%
Corvel Corporation	$1,388	1300%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$1,388	1300%
Prime Health	$1,417	1327%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$1,795	1681%
Humana	$1,971	1845%
Aetna	$2,112	1977%
Behealthy America	$2,746	2571%
Beacon Health Options	$3,520	3296%
Healthcare Sarasota	$3,520	3296%
Plotkin Health	$3,520	3296%
Prime Health Sheriff	$3,520	3296%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$3,873 - $6,478	3626%
Multiplan	$5,281 - $5,985	4944%
Evernorth	$5,633	5274%

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 $7,041.
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 HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital 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.