CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Finley Hospital

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $109
Cash Discount Price: $243
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Finley Hospital is $109. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $243. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 350 North Grandview Avenue, Dubuque, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$243

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$109

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: $243 (228%)

Insurance Median: $109 (102%)

Cash: $243 (228% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $109 (102% 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
Aetna	$35 - $320	33%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$36 - $241	34%
Molina	$36 - $106	34%
Amerivantage	$37 - $109	35%
Humana	$37 - $109	35%
Meridian	$37 - $118	35%
UnitedHealthcare	$37 - $224	35%
Medical Associates Health Plan	$53 - $214	50%
Wellmark Uph Self-Funded	$68 - $205	64%
Health Partners Open Network	$74 - $236	69%
Cigna	$75 - $684	70%
Bc Illinois Community	$89 - $452	83%
Amerigroup	$94	88%
Iowa Total Care	$94	88%
Dean Health Plan	$109 - $1,037	102%
Medica Exchange Inspire	$477	447%
Medica Exchange Insure	$534	500%
Quartz Health	$1,037	971%

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 $243.
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 Finley Hospital 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.