CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Northwestern Medicine McHenry

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $1,266
Cash Discount Price: $1,772
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Northwestern Medicine McHenry is $1,266. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,772. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 11.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4201 Medical Center Drive, McHenry, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,772

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,266

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: $1,772 (1659%)

Insurance Median: $1,266 (1185%)

Cash: $1,772 (1659% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,266 (1185% 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 1185% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1085%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$489 - $1,329	458%
Mercy Care Health Plans [5013]	$768	719%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$858 - $2,532	803%
Healthlink [125]	$1,266	1185%
Choicecare [177]	$1,347	1261%
Multiplan/Phcs [142]	$1,595 - $2,532	1493%
The Alliance [1703]	$1,626	1522%
Health'S Finest Network [126]	$1,772 - $1,848	1659%
Cigna	$1,899	1778%
Beechstreet [176]	$2,026	1897%

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 $1,772.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 76700.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Northwestern Medicine McHenry is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 76700.
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.