CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Westside Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $2,681
Cash Discount Price: $10,311
vs. Medicare Baseline: 25.10x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Westside Regional Medical Center is $2,681. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10,311. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 25.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8201 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$10,311

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,681

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: $10,311 (9654%)

Insurance Median: $2,681 (2510%)

Cash: $10,311 (9654% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,681 (2510% 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 2510% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2410%). 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 - $4,640	229%
Freedom Health	$887 - $1,650	830%
Optimum	$887	830%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$1,340	1255%
Corvel Corporation	$1,503	1407%
Careworks (Rockport)	$1,535	1437%
Prime Health	$1,535	1437%
Molina	$1,753 - $2,784	1641%
Avmed	$2,165 - $5,156	2027%
Humana	$2,165 - $3,506	2027%
Health Sun Health Plan	$2,196	2056%
Aids Healthcare	$2,268 - $12,373	2123%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$2,372	2221%
United Ppo	$2,444	2288%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$2,722	2548%
Aetna	$3,093	2896%
Plotkin Health	$5,156	4827%
Prime Health Sherriff	$5,156	4827%
Medica Healthcare	$6,083	5695%
Multiplan	$7,733 - $8,764	7240%

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 $10,311.
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 Westside Regional 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.