CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $840
  • Cash Discount Price: $613
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.86x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice is $840. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $613. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 7.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2600 Laurel Road East, North Venice, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$613

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$840

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: $613 (574%)
Insurance Median: $840 (786%)
Cash: $613 (574% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $840 (786% 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 786% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 686%). 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 $70 - $73 66%
Sunshine State $73 68%
Molina $75 70%
Amerihealth Caritas $77 72%
Community Care Plan $77 72%
Florida Community Care $77 - $117 72%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $107 100%
Aetna $110 - $1,226 103%
UnitedHealthcare $110 - $1,151 103%
Simply Freedom Optimum $112 105%
Wellcare $112 105%
Ambetter / Centene $288 270%
Careworks $622 - $1,031 582%
Enlyte $622 - $1,031 582%
Avmed $840 - $1,119 786%
Usa Managed Care $920 - $1,226 861%
First Health $954 - $1,272 893%

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