CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $1,058
  • Cash Discount Price: $735
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.91x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice is $1,058. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $735. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 9.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2600 Laurel Road East, North Venice, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$735

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,058

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: $735 (688%)
Insurance Median: $1,058 (991%)
Cash: $735 (688% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,058 (991% 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 991% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 891%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Simply Healthcare $105 - $111 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $107 100%
Aetna $110 - $2,277 103%
UnitedHealthcare $110 - $2,137 103%
Sunshine State $111 104%
Simply Freedom Optimum $112 105%
Wellcare $112 105%
Molina $114 107%
Amerihealth Caritas $116 109%
Community Care Plan $116 109%
Florida Community Care $116 - $117 109%
Ambetter / Centene $288 270%
Avmed $843 - $2,078 789%
Usa Managed Care $924 - $2,277 865%
First Health $959 - $2,362 898%
Careworks $1,058 - $1,514 991%
Enlyte $1,058 - $1,514 991%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2600 Laurel Road East, North Venice, FL 34275
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals