CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Inc

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $1,009
Cash Discount Price: $768
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.45x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Inc is $1,009. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $768. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 9.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 416 E Maumee St, Angola, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$768

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,009

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: $768 (719%)

Insurance Median: $1,009 (945%)

Cash: $768 (719% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,009 (945% 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 945% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 845%). 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 - $800	51%
Caresource Indiana Of In	$55 - $471	51%
Managed Health Services	$55	51%
Mdwise	$55	51%
Aetna	$410 - $1,106	384%
Humana	$410 - $1,106	384%
UnitedHealthcare	$410 - $1,009	384%
Plain Church Group Ministry	$499	467%
Centivo	$696	652%
Lucent	$696	652%
Phcs	$960	899%
Php	$971	909%
Sagamore Health Network	$988	925%
Signature Care	$1,062 - $1,126	994%
Three Rivers Preferred	$1,088	1019%
Cigna	$1,105	1035%
Coventry	$1,126	1054%
Lutheran Preferred	$1,152	1079%
Encore	$1,178	1103%
Frontpath	$1,178	1103%
Corvel	$1,190	1114%

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 $768.
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 Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Inc 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.