CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: St Anthony Regional Hospital & Nursing Home

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $231
  • Cash Discount Price: $257
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at St Anthony Regional Hospital & Nursing Home is $231. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $257. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 311 South Clark Street, Carroll, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$257

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$231

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: $257 (241%)
Insurance Median: $231 (216%)
Cash: $257 (241% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $231 (216% 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 216% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 116%). 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 $93 - $703 87%
Medica Mcr - All Plans $93 87%
UnitedHealthcare $93 - $667 87%
Wellpoint Mcr Adv $93 - $298 87%
Ia Total Care Mcr $95 - $307 89%
Ia Total Care Mcaid $105 98%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans $107 100%
Wellmark Hmo $192 180%
Aetna $206 - $744 193%
Wellmark Ppo-All Other Plans $211 198%
Va Ccn - All Plans $298 279%
Wellpoint Mcaid - All Other Plans $339 317%
Ia Total Care Comm - All Other Plans $387 362%
Midlands Choice - All Plans $777 727%

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Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 311 South Clark Street, Carroll, IA 51401
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals