CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Northwest Health - Starke

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $284
  • Cash Discount Price: $651
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Northwest Health - Starke is $284. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $651. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 102 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$651

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$284

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: $651 (609%)
Insurance Median: $284 (266%)
Cash: $651 (609% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $284 (266% 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 266% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 166%). 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
One Call $81 76%
Tricare $105 98%
UnitedHealthcare $105 - $1,125 98%
Node Champva $111 104%
Aetna $117 - $1,374 110%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $117 - $447 110%
Humana $117 - $216 110%
Medicare (plans) $117 110%
Managed Health Services $118 - $237 110%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $118 110%
Node Va $118 110%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $119 111%
In Dept Of Correction $123 115%
Node Pphp Mcr Adv $124 116%
Us Department Of Labor $148 139%
Caresource $166 - $216 155%
Encore $213 - $1,382 199%
Medicaid / KanCare $216 202%
Mhs $216 202%
Indiana Workers Comp $237 222%
Lutheran Network $237 - $1,398 222%
Encore Kba Epo $284 266%
Magnacare Ma $284 266%
Encore Kba Ppo $355 332%
Lutheran $429 402%
Self Pay $429 - $874 402%
Medpartners $532 498%
Physicians Health Plan $656 614%
Alpha Baking $715 669%
Php $956 895%
Multiplan Inc $1,271 - $1,430 1190%
Cigna $1,319 1235%
Coventry First Health $1,374 1286%
Sagamore Health Network $1,398 1309%
Community Health Alliance $1,430 1339%
Ppom $1,493 1398%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 102 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN 46534
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals