CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Kuakini Medical Center

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $126
Cash Discount Price: $798
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Kuakini Medical Center is $126. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $798. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 347 North Kuakini Street, Honolulu, HI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$798

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$126

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: $798 (747%)

Insurance Median: $126 (118%)

Cash: $798 (747% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $126 (118% 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.

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
Hmsa	$71 - $126	66%
Kaiser	$77 - $754	72%
UnitedHealthcare	$79 - $621	74%
Hmaa	$105	98%
Alohacare	$107 - $132	100%
Wellcare	$107 - $132	100%
Humana	$126	118%
Devoted Health	$132	124%
Mdx	$638	597%
Uha	$696	652%
Hma	$709	664%
Pswa	$709	664%

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 $798.
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 Kuakini 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.