CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: HCA Florida Largo Hospital

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $659
Cash Discount Price: $2,879
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at HCA Florida Largo Hospital is $659. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,879. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 14Th St Sw, Largo, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,879

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$659

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: $2,879 (2695%)

Insurance Median: $659 (617%)

Cash: $2,879 (2695% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $659 (617% 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 617% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 517%). 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
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members	$62 - $209	58%
Aetna	$91 - $1,332	85%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$95 - $320	89%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$95 - $320	89%
Freedom Health Care	$103 - $346	96%
Optimum Healthcare	$103 - $346	96%
Simply Healthcare	$203 - $684	190%
United	$216 - $1,998	202%
Molina	$250 - $1,199	234%
Avmed	$290 - $1,110	272%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$336 - $1,132	315%
Humana	$369 - $1,243	345%
Corvel Corporation	$570	534%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$570	534%
Prime Health	$582	545%
Beacon Health Options	$659 - $2,220	617%
Plotkin Health	$659 - $2,220	617%
Prime Health Sheriff	$659 - $2,220	617%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$725 - $4,085	679%
Multiplan	$989 - $3,774	926%
Evernorth	$1,054 - $3,552	987%
Emerging Therapy Solutions	$2,975	2785%
UnitedHealthcare	$4,440	4157%

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 $2,879.
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 HCA Florida Largo Hospital 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.