CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Columbus Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $411
  • Cash Discount Price: $394
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.85x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Columbus Regional Hospital is $411. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $394. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2400 E 17Th St, Columbus, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$394

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$411

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: $394 (369%)
Insurance Median: $411 (385%)
Cash: $394 (369% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $411 (385% 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 385% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 285%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $98 - $442 92%
Managed Health Services $98 - $216 92%
Mdwise $98 - $296 92%
Aetna $111 - $429 104%
Ambetter / Centene $111 104%
Caresource Commercial $111 104%
Humana $111 - $418 104%
Medicare (plans) $111 104%
UnitedHealthcare $111 - $429 104%
Medicaid / KanCare $216 - $296 202%
Siho $295 - $303 276%
Cigna $413 - $424 387%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $418 - $429 391%
Encore $423 - $434 396%
Phcs Multiplan $482 - $495 451%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2400 E 17Th St, Columbus, IN 47201
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals