CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $325
Cash Discount Price: $406
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond is $325. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $406. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 403 First Street Se, Belmond, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$406

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$325

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: $406 (380%)

Insurance Median: $325 (304%)

Cash: $406 (380% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $325 (304% 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 304% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 204%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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	$26 - $964	24%
Tricare	$26 - $325	24%
Triwest Va Choice And Pc3-All Plans	$26 - $325	24%
UnitedHealthcare	$26 - $888	24%
Healthscope Stellar - All Plans	$43 - $536	40%
Health Partners Ish-All Other Plans	$50 - $812	47%
Wellmark Hmo	$51 - $254	48%
Wellmark Ppo-All Other Plans	$57 - $279	53%
Auxiant Clarion Schools-All Plans	$118 - $660	110%
Health Partners Prestage	$136 - $761	127%
Cigna	$187 - $985	175%
Midlands Choice-All Plans	$187 - $985	175%

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 $406.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 76705.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 76705.
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.