CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Van Diest Medical Center

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $370
  • Cash Discount Price: $423
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.46x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Van Diest Medical Center is $370. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $423. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2350 Hospital Drive, Webster City, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$423

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$370

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: $423 (396%)
Insurance Median: $370 (346%)
Cash: $423 (396% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $370 (346% 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 346% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 246%). 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
Humana $238 223%
Medical Associates $238 - $397 223%
Amerigroup $240 - $305 225%
Partners Health Alliance $274 257%
Aetna $302 - $476 283%
Iowa Total Care $302 283%
Molina Healthcare $307 287%
UnitedHealthcare $312 - $476 292%
Midlands Choice $370 346%
Health Alliance-Midwest, Inc. Of Ia $397 372%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2350 Hospital Drive, Webster City, IA 50595
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals