CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: University Hospital and Medical Center

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $591
Cash Discount Price: $2,275
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.53x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at University Hospital and Medical Center is $591. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,275. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7201 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,275

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$591

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: $2,275 (2130%)

Insurance Median: $591 (553%)

Cash: $2,275 (2130% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $591 (553% 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 553% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 453%). 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
Freedom Health	$196 - $364	184%
Optimum	$196	184%
United	$245 - $1,024	229%
Avmed	$296 - $1,137	277%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$296	277%
Molina	$432 - $614	404%
Humana	$478 - $773	448%
Health Sun Health Plan	$485	454%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$523	490%
United Ppo	$539	505%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$601	563%
Corvel Corporation	$617	578%
Careworks (Rockport)	$630	590%
Prime Health	$630	590%
Aetna	$682	639%
Plotkin Health	$1,137	1065%
Prime Health Sherriff	$1,137	1065%
Medica Healthcare	$1,319	1235%
Multiplan	$1,706 - $1,934	1597%
Evernorth Bh	$1,820	1704%

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 $2,275.
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 University Hospital and Medical Center 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.