CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Clay County Hospital

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $81
Cash Discount Price: $1,293
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.76x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Clay County Hospital is $81. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,293. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 911 Stacy Burk Dr, Flora, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,293

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$81

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: $1,293 (1211%)

Insurance Median: $81 (76%)

Cash: $1,293 (1211% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $81 (76% 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
Aetna	$21 - $1,021	20%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$21 - $949	20%
Meridian	$21 - $349	20%
Molina	$21 - $63	20%
Ambetter / Centene	$27 - $349	25%
Medica(Wellfirst)	$27 - $802	25%
UnitedHealthcare	$27 - $1,034	25%
Wellcare	$27 - $349	25%
Healthlink	$135 - $1,034	126%
Cigna	$166 - $1,034	155%
Usa Mco	$198 - $1,228	185%

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 $1,293.
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 Clay County Hospital 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.