CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: University Hospital and Medical Center

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $1,394
Cash Discount Price: $5,363
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at University Hospital and Medical Center is $1,394. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,363. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 13.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7201 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$5,363

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,394

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: $5,363 (5021%)

Insurance Median: $1,394 (1305%)

Cash: $5,363 (5021% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,394 (1305% 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 1305% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1205%). 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 - $2,413	229%
Freedom Health	$461 - $858	432%
Optimum	$461	432%
Avmed	$697 - $2,682	653%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$697	653%
Molina	$1,019 - $1,448	954%
Humana	$1,126 - $1,824	1054%
Health Sun Health Plan	$1,142	1069%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$1,234	1155%
United Ppo	$1,271	1190%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$1,416	1326%
Corvel Corporation	$1,503	1407%
Careworks (Rockport)	$1,535	1437%
Prime Health	$1,535	1437%
Aetna	$1,609	1506%
Plotkin Health	$2,682	2511%
Prime Health Sherriff	$2,682	2511%
Medica Healthcare	$3,111	2913%
Multiplan	$4,022 - $4,559	3766%
Evernorth Bh	$4,291	4017%

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 $5,363.
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 University Hospital and Medical Center 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.