Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)
Facility: Via Christi Hospital Wichita St Teresa, Inc
Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 76705
- Insurance Median: $99
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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.
Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator
Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.
Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates
Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.
| Carrier / Plan Group | Contract Rate Range | vs. Medicare Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Vc Hope | $98 | 92% |
| Via Christi Research | $98 | 92% |
| Medicare (plans) | $98 - $100 | 92% |
| Saint Lukes Health Systems | $98 | 92% |
| Humana | $98 | 92% |
| Va | $98 | 92% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $100 - $275 | 94% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $100 | 94% |
| Corizon | $123 | 115% |
| Smarthealth | $138 | 129% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $167 | 156% |
| Coventry City Of Wichita | $198 | 185% |
| Aetna | $201 | 188% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 76705, representing an ultrasound of the abdomen, the negotiated rates at Via Christi Hospital Wichita St Teresa, Inc. range from $98 to $275 across 13 different payers. The median negotiated rate is $99.00, which is slightly higher than the state average of $98.00. While many commercial plans, such as Humana and Va, have a consistent rate of $98, others like UnitedHealthcare show a wider range between $100 and $275. It is important to note that while insurance contracts set a ceiling on what is paid, the cash price for this service is not listed in the current data. Patients with high-deductible plans should be aware that paying cash upfront might be more cost-effective if the insurance negotiated rate exceeds the facility's cash price, though the specific cash rate is currently unavailable.
To ensure you receive the most accurate pricing, it is recommended to contact the hospital directly to inquire about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce the final bill by 20% to 50% for upfront payments. Additionally, since the facility is an in-network location for most major payers, the No Surprises Act likely protects you from balance billing for emergency or non-emergency services from out-of-network providers at this site. If you receive an itemized bill, request a full line-by-line audit to verify that all charges correspond to services rendered and that no unbundled codes or errors have inflated the total. Comparing your specific plan's allowed amount to the Medicare benchmark of $106.81 can also provide context on whether the