CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Norton Clark Hospital

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $651
Cash Discount Price: $228
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.09x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Norton Clark Hospital is $651. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $228. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1220 Missouri Ave, Jeffersonville, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$228

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$651

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: $228 (213%)

Insurance Median: $651 (609%)

Cash: $228 (213% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $651 (609% 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 609% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 509%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$55 - $751	51%
Caresource Indiana Healthy Indiana Plan (Hip)	$55	51%
Humana	$55	51%
Managed Health Services (Mhs) Hoosier Care Connect	$55	51%
Managed Health Services (Mhs) Hoosier Healthwise (Hhw)	$55	51%
Caresource Indiana Hoosier Healthwise (Hhw)	$57	53%
UnitedHealthcare	$57 - $1,312	53%
Mdwise Hoosier Healthwise (Hhw)	$58	54%
Molina Healthcare Of Indiana	$59 - $115	55%
Managed Health Services (Mhs) Healthy Indiana Plan (Hip)	$111	104%
Mdwise Health Indiana Plan (Hip)	$111	104%
Aetna	$115 - $795	108%
Communicare Advantage	$115	108%
Managed Health Services (Mhs)	$117 - $162	110%
Cigna	$664	622%
Ppom	$1,425 - $1,426	1334%

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 $228.
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 Norton Clark 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.