CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Buena Vista Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $393
  • Cash Discount Price: $381
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.68x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center is $393. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $381. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1525 West 5Th Street, Storm Lake, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$381

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$393

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: $381 (357%)
Insurance Median: $393 (368%)
Cash: $381 (357% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $393 (368% 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 368% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 268%). 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
Ambetter / Centene $252 236%
Champva $252 236%
Health Partners $252 236%
Iowa Health Advantage $252 236%
Medicare (plans) $252 236%
UnitedHealthcare $252 236%
Wellcare $252 236%
American Postal Workers $381 357%
Avera $405 379%
First Administrators $462 433%
Golden Rule $462 433%
Great West $462 433%
Healthscope $462 433%
Medical Associates $462 433%
Meritain $462 433%
Midlands Choice $462 433%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1525 West 5Th Street, Storm Lake, IA 50588
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals