CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: St Mary's Hospital

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $326
  • Cash Discount Price: $244
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at St Mary's Hospital is $326. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $244. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 701 Lewiston St, Cottonwood, ID.
Cash / Self-Pay
$244

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$326

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: $244 (228%)
Insurance Median: $326 (305%)
Cash: $244 (228% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $326 (305% 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 305% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 205%). 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
Nimiipuu Mcr Adv - Allplans $26 - $474 24%
Regence Blue Shield Mcr $26 - $469 24%
Tricare $26 - $469 24%
UnitedHealthcare $26 - $469 24%
Veterans Admin - All Plans $26 - $469 24%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $30 - $549 28%
Medicare (plans) $30 - $469 28%
Aetna $42 - $532 39%
Idaho Phys Network - All Plans $74 - $543 69%
Multiplan - All Plans $75 - $555 70%
First Choice- All Plans $76 - $561 71%
Geha - All Plans $76 - $555 71%
Corizon Correctional - All Plans $87 - $549 81%
Regence Blue Shield - All Other Plans $572 536%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 701 Lewiston St, Cottonwood, ID 83522
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals