CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Kootenai Health

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $90
Cash Discount Price: $476
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.84x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Kootenai Health is $90. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $476. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2003 Kootenai Health Way, Coeur D'Alene, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$476

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$90

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: $476 (446%)

Insurance Median: $90 (84%)

Cash: $476 (446% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $90 (84% 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.

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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
Coordinated Care Of Washington	$17 - $54	16%
Molina Healthcare Of Idaho	$17 - $235	16%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington	$17 - $54	16%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$26 - $571	24%
Humana	$26 - $108	24%
Premera	$26 - $392	24%
Regence Blue Shield Of Idaho	$26 - $108	24%
UnitedHealthcare	$26 - $571	24%
Pacificsource	$27 - $519	25%
Aetna	$28 - $526	26%
Group Health/Kaiser	$37 - $389	35%
Magellan	$52 - $78	49%
Wellpoint	$52 - $78	49%
Mountain Health Co-Op	$491	460%
Cigna	$519 - $527	486%
Interwest Health	$539	505%
First Choice Health (Ameriben)	$541 - $549	507%

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 $476.
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 Kootenai Health 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.