CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Tift Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $354
  • Cash Discount Price: $332
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Tift Regional Medical Center is $354. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $332. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$332

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$354

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: $332 (311%)
Insurance Median: $354 (331%)
Cash: $332 (311% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $354 (331% 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 331% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 231%). 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
Wellcare $62 - $4,736 58%
Amerigroup $71 - $237 66%
Medicaid / KanCare $71 - $237 66%
VA Contract $74 - $3,553 69%
Peachstate $75 - $249 70%
Tricare $75 - $4,262 70%
Caresource $79 - $261 74%
Peach State Health Plan $87 81%
Hospice $97 - $4,643 91%
Medicare (plans) $97 - $4,643 91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $98 - $4,737 92%
UnitedHealthcare $98 - $4,737 92%
Aetna $99 - $4,736 93%
Clover Health $99 - $4,736 93%
Humana $103 - $4,974 96%
Pruitt Health Premier $107 - $5,107 100%
Health One Alliance $111 - $6,869 104%
Caresource Marketplace Exchange $115 - $7,106 108%
Zelis Network Solutions $131 - $9,475 123%
Self Pay 50 $159 - $528 149%
Ga Workers Comp $261 244%
Misc Commercial Insurance Plans $286 - $950 268%
Self Pay $286 - $950 268%
Cigna $290 - $963 272%
Misc Non Contracted Commercial Plans $318 - $1,055 298%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA 31794
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals