CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Fishermen's Community Hospital

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $1,288
Cash Discount Price: $1,479
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Fishermen's Community Hospital is $1,288. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,479. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 12.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3301 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,479

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,288

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: $1,479 (1385%)

Insurance Median: $1,288 (1206%)

Cash: $1,479 (1385% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,288 (1206% 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 1206% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1106%). 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
Amerigroup	$102	95%
Medicaid / KanCare	$102 - $112	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$102 - $2,276	95%
Wellcare	$107	100%
Sunshine State	$108	101%
Aetna	$110 - $1,743	103%
Vista	$110	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$380 - $2,276	356%
Leon Medical	$478	448%
Medica Health Plan	$478	448%
Medicare (plans)	$478 - $645	448%
Humana	$521	488%
Avmed	$526 - $1,885	492%
Cigna	$545 - $1,821	510%
Non Contracted	$835	782%
International	$1,479	1385%
Amerihealth	$1,707	1598%
Dimension Health Plan	$1,707 - $2,048	1598%
Affordable	$2,048	1917%
Phcs	$2,048	1917%
Quality Health	$2,048	1917%

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 $1,479.
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 Fishermen's Community 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.