Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

For the CPT code 76705, Ultrasound, abdomen (limited), University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, KS, has a cash median price of $181.00 and a negotiated median of $184.00. This cash rate is significantly lower than the facility's gross charge of $907.00, offering substantial savings for patients who pay directly. While the facility is a government-owned acute care hospital, patients should verify their specific insurance plan's negotiated rate, which ranges from $68 to $1,426 across 59 different payers. For individuals with high-deductible plans, paying the cash price of $181.00 upfront may be more cost-effective than relying on insurance, which often applies administrative markups that can inflate the final allowed amount beyond the cash rate.

To ensure you are receiving the most accurate pricing, it is critical to request an itemized billing audit before finalizing payment, as summary bills often obscure individual line items and potential errors. Since over 80% of hospital bills contain mistakes such as unbundled codes or services not rendered, asking for a detailed CPT-coded statement is the most effective way to reduce medical debt. Additionally, patients should inquire about prompt-pay discounts, which can reduce the bill by 20% to 50% if paid in full within a short window, bypassing the costly claims processing cycle. Finally, while the No Surprises Act protects against balance billing for emergency care at in-network facilities, patients should still review their specific plan details to avoid unexpected charges from out-of-network ancillary services.