CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Steele Memorial Medical Center

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $143
Cash Discount Price: $149
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.34x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Steele Memorial Medical Center is $143. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $149. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 203 South Daisy Street, Salmon, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$149

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$143

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: $149 (140%)

Insurance Median: $143 (134%)

Cash: $149 (140% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $143 (134% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Aetna	$26 - $283	24%
Pacific Source Mcr Adv	$26 - $140	24%
UnitedHealthcare	$26 - $283	24%
Windsor Hp Mcr Adv - All Plans	$26 - $140	24%
Select Health Mcr Adv	$27 - $141	25%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $298	28%
Liberty Healthshare - All Plans	$42 - $238	39%
Multiplan - All Plans	$97 - $292	91%
Ichn, Llc - All Plans	$99 - $298	93%
Pacific Source - All Other Plans	$268	251%
Cigna	$275	257%
Mountain Health Co-Op - All Plans	$283	265%
Select Health Inc - All Other Plans	$283	265%
Three Rivers - All Plans	$292	273%
Regence Blue Shield - All Plans	$745	698%

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 $149.
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 Steele Memorial Medical Center 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.