CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Waverly Health Center

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $659
  • Cash Discount Price: $609
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.17x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Waverly Health Center is $659. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $609. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 312 9Th Street Sw, Waverly, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$609

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$659

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: $609 (570%)
Insurance Median: $659 (617%)
Cash: $609 (570% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $659 (617% 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 617% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 517%). 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
Wellmark Hmo $394 369%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans $433 405%
UnitedHealthcare $445 - $822 417%
Choicecare Network - All Plans $450 421%
Medicare (plans) $504 472%
Midlands Choice Mcare $504 472%
Hlth Partners Bridges Ntwrk $815 763%
Hlth Partners Open Ntwrk - All Other Plans $815 763%
Aetna $996 932%
Health Alliance-All Plans $1,055 988%
Midlands Choice-All Other Plans $1,055 988%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 312 9Th Street Sw, Waverly, IA 50677
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals