CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: HCA Florida Putnam Hospital

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $1,287
Cash Discount Price: $3,967
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital is $1,287. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,967. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 12.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 611 Zeagler Dr, Palatka, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,967

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,287

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: $3,967 (3714%)

Insurance Median: $1,287 (1205%)

Cash: $3,967 (3714% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,287 (1205% 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 1205% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1105%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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 - $1,785	229%
Avmed	$476 - $1,983	446%
Simply	$611	572%
Humana	$674	631%
Molina Healthcare	$754 - $1,269	706%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$1,012	947%
Aetna	$1,190	1114%
Corvel Corporation	$1,287	1205%
Prime Health	$1,314	1230%
Careworks (Rockport Community)	$1,354	1268%
Plotkin Health	$1,983	1857%
Prime Health Sheriff	$1,983	1857%
Multiplan	$3,094 - $3,372	2897%

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 $3,967.
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 Putnam 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.