CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Northwest Health-La Porte

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $274
  • Cash Discount Price: $414
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.57x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Northwest Health-La Porte is $274. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $414. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$414

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$274

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: $414 (388%)
Insurance Median: $274 (257%)
Cash: $414 (388% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $274 (257% 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 257% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 157%). 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
Lutheran $86 - $536 81%
UnitedHealthcare $98 - $1,397 92%
Tricare $105 98%
Self Pay $106 - $1,072 99%
One Call $107 100%
Aetna $109 - $1,641 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $109 - $451 102%
Humana $109 - $274 102%
Medicare (plans) $109 102%
Node Champva $111 104%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $111 104%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $111 104%
Node Va $111 104%
Va Choice Program $111 104%
Indiana Dept Of Correction $115 108%
Managed Health Services $115 - $274 108%
Node Pphp Mcr Adv $116 109%
Php $132 - $820 124%
Lutheran Preferred Medpartners $134 - $830 125%
Us Department Of Labor $139 130%
Alpha Baking $144 - $893 135%
Php Freedom Network $193 - $1,194 181%
Encore $200 - $1,786 187%
Prime Health In Work Comp $200 187%
Caresource $211 - $274 198%
In Wc $222 208%
Lutheran Network $222 - $1,747 208%
County Of Laporte $224 - $1,389 210%
Cigna $238 - $1,475 223%
Prime Health Services $240 - $1,489 225%
Prime Health Services Auto $240 - $1,489 225%
Ihn $256 - $1,588 240%
Encore Kba Epo $266 249%
Magnacare Ma $271 254%
Medicaid / KanCare $274 257%
Mhs $274 257%
Community Health Alliance $278 - $1,727 260%
Sagamore Health Network $282 - $1,747 264%
Chandler Group $288 - $1,786 270%
Hfn Workers Compensation $288 - $1,786 270%
Multiplan $288 - $1,786 270%
Phcs $288 - $1,786 270%
Encore Kba Ppo $333 312%

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Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN 46350
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals