CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Northside Hospital Cherokee

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $285
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,305
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.67x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Northside Hospital Cherokee is $285. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,305. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 450 Northside Cherokee Boulevard, Canton, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,305

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$285

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: $1,305 (1222%)
Insurance Median: $285 (267%)
Cash: $1,305 (1222% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $285 (267% 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 267% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 167%). 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
Champus Va $75 70%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $104 - $1,213 97%
Clear Springs Eon Health $104 97%
Medicare (plans) $104 - $127 97%
UnitedHealthcare $104 - $596 97%
Va Ccn $104 97%
Bccp $106 99%
Cbww $106 99%
Humana $106 - $109 99%
Tricare $106 99%
Aetna $107 - $1,183 100%
Coventry $107 - $1,183 100%
Caresource $108 - $647 101%
Kaiser $108 - $331 101%
Wellcare $108 101%
Clarkston Community Health $110 103%
Clover Health $110 103%
Pruitt Health Premier $110 103%
Truths Community $112 105%
Fairly Group $120 112%
Us Dept Of Labor Wc $133 125%
Mti $186 174%
One Call Diagnostics $186 174%
Oscar $191 179%
Ambetter / Centene $194 - $482 182%
Amerigroup $194 - $258 182%
Medicaid / KanCare $194 - $224 182%
Homelink $198 185%
Med Care Solutions $200 187%
Medlien Healthcare Services $200 187%
Streamline Imaging $201 188%
Genex/Priority Care Solutions $223 209%
Spreemo $223 209%
Authentic 4D $251 235%
Direct Pay Provider Network Llc $251 235%
Cherokee County Board Of Health $254 238%
Cigna $261 - $1,096 244%
Corvel Workers Comp $265 248%
Employers Choice Network $265 248%
Fieldale Farms Wc $279 261%
Georgia Workers Compensation $279 261%
Good Samaritan Radiology $348 326%
Northside Health Network $455 426%
Georgia Reproductive Specialists $696 652%
Health One Alliance_Ppo $957 896%
Quick Trip $957 896%
Novanet_Ppo $1,218 1140%
Phcs $1,305 1222%
Beech Steet $1,479 1385%
Multiplan $1,479 1385%
Multiplan Workers Comp $1,479 1385%
Careiq $1,740 1629%
Dekalb_Department Of Health $1,740 1629%
Fifa $1,740 1629%
Institutional Marietta Surgery Center $1,740 1629%
Institutional Veterans Evaluation Services $1,740 1629%
Rabun County Boc $1,740 1629%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 450 Northside Cherokee Boulevard, Canton, GA 30115
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals