CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $533
Cash Discount Price: $610
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital is $533. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $610. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 450 West Highway 22, Barrington, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$610

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$533

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: $610 (571%)

Insurance Median: $533 (499%)

Cash: $610 (571% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $533 (499% 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 499% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 399%). 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

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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
Ambetter / Centene	$161	151%
Molina	$161	151%
Oscar Health Hmo	$166	155%
Hstechnology	$213	199%
UnitedHealthcare	$214 - $537	200%
Cigna	$354	331%
Aetna	$404	378%
Advocate Employee	$481 - $533	450%
Private Healthcare Systems	$659 - $976	617%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$807 - $966	756%
Multiplan	$976	914%

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 $610.
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 Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital 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.