CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Mercyone Newton Medical Center

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $345
  • Cash Discount Price: $556
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.23x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Mercyone Newton Medical Center is $345. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $556. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 204 N 4Th Ave E, Newton, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$556

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$345

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: $556 (521%)
Insurance Median: $345 (323%)
Cash: $556 (521% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $345 (323% 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 323% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 223%). 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
Aetna $99 - $802 93%
Medicare (plans) $99 - $103 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $100 - $107 94%
UnitedHealthcare $101 - $488 95%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $107 100%
Blue Care Network $107 100%
Blue Distinction Transplant $107 100%
Blue Shield - Ca $107 100%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $107 100%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $107 100%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $107 100%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $107 100%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $107 100%
Iowa Total Care $121 113%
Medicaid / KanCare $122 114%
Amish Hospital Aid $134 125%
Oscar $143 134%
Centivo $146 137%
Ambetter / Centene $170 159%
Claimdoc $203 190%
Nova $203 190%
Geha $488 457%
Newton Correctional Facility $556 521%
Health Choices $646 605%
Medical Associates $646 605%
Health Partners $755 707%
Auxiant $788 738%
Cigna $788 738%
Health Alliance $788 738%
Medica $788 738%
Midlands $788 738%
Midlands Choice $788 738%
1199 National Benefit Fund $802 751%
Allied Benefit Systems $802 751%
Asr Health Benefits $802 751%
Christian Brother Services $802 751%
Coventry $802 751%
First Health $802 751%
Lucent Health $802 751%
Luminare Health $802 751%
Medical Mutual $802 751%
Meritain $802 751%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $802 751%
Webtpa $802 751%
Crime Victim Assistance $856 801%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $856 801%

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Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 204 N 4Th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals