CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Doctors Hospital

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $245
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,261
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.29x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Doctors Hospital is $245. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,261. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3651 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,261

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$245

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: $3,261 (3053%)
Insurance Median: $245 (229%)
Cash: $3,261 (3053% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $245 (229% 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 229% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 129%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $55 - $227 51%
Blue Choice $128 120%
Health One Alliance $130 - $1,500 122%
Ambetter / Centene $142 133%
Aetna $186 - $1,798 174%
United $245 - $1,468 229%
Prime Health $267 250%
Rockport United Network $273 256%
Identity Mco $279 261%
Amerigroup $463 433%
Absolute Total Care $587 550%
Nhc Advantage $620 580%
Pruitt Health $620 580%
Peach State $652 610%
Wellcare $652 610%
Centurion $903 845%
Americas 1St Choice $913 855%
Medcost $1,634 - $2,084 1530%
Multiplan $1,957 - $2,935 1832%
Performax $2,218 2077%
First Health $2,446 2290%
Employer'S Health Network $2,609 2443%
Novanet $2,935 2748%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3651 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA 30909
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals