CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: The Queens Medical Center

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $130
Cash Discount Price: $559
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at The Queens Medical Center is $130. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $559. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1301 Punchbowl St, Honolulu, HI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$559

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$130

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: $559 (523%)

Insurance Median: $130 (122%)

Cash: $559 (523% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $130 (122% 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.

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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
Hmsa	$71 - $132	66%
UnitedHealthcare	$81 - $123	76%
Alohacare	$123 - $258	115%
Kaiser	$123 - $344	115%
Ohana Care	$123	115%
Hawaii Community Health Alliance	$129	121%
Hawaii Mainland Administrators	$129 - $195	121%
Hawaii Western Management Group	$183	171%
Seven Corners	$227	213%
Hawaii Laborers	$233	218%

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 $559.
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 The Queens Medical Center 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.