CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $3,138
Cash Discount Price: $12,552
vs. Medicare Baseline: 29.38x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital is $3,138. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12,552. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 29.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2901 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$12,552

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,138

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: $12,552 (11752%)

Insurance Median: $3,138 (2938%)

Cash: $12,552 (11752% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,138 (2938% 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 2938% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2838%). 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
United	$245 - $5,648	229%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members	$590	552%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$904	846%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$904	846%
Freedom Health Care	$979	917%
Optimum Healthcare	$979	917%
Avmed	$1,004 - $3,138	940%
Corvel Corporation	$1,388	1300%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$1,388	1300%
Prime Health	$1,417	1327%
Simply Healthcare	$1,933	1810%
Molina	$2,385 - $3,389	2233%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$3,201	2997%
Humana	$3,514	3290%
Aetna	$3,766	3526%
Beacon Health Options	$6,276	5876%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$6,276 - $11,548	5876%
Plotkin Health	$6,276	5876%
Prime Health Sheriff	$6,276	5876%
Multiplan	$9,414 - $10,669	8814%
Evernorth	$10,041	9401%

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 $12,552.
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 South Tampa 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.