Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)
Facility: Ellinwood District Hospital
Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 76700
- Insurance Median: $151
- Cash Discount Price: $183
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.41x 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cigna | $150 | 140% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $150 | 140% |
| Humana | $150 | 140% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $150 | 140% |
| Aetna | $150 | 140% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) procedure at Ellinwood District Hospital in Ellinwood, KS, the cash median price is $183.00, while the median negotiated rate paid by commercial payers is $151.00. This facility, a Critical Access Hospital owned by a Government Hospital District, reports a gross charge of $215.00. Although the negotiated rate is lower than the cash price, patients with high-deductible plans may find paying the cash median of $183.00 more cost-effective if their insurance allows them to pay the full negotiated rate of $151.00 without meeting their deductible first. It is important to note that while the facility does not list a specific state or county average for comparison in this dataset, the Medicare benchmark for this service is $106.81, indicating that both cash and negotiated rates exceed the federal baseline.
To minimize costs, patients should proactively ask the hospital about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before scheduling, as these upfront payment incentives can reduce the final bill by 20% to 50%. Since the facility is in-network for Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, and Aetna, patients are protected from balance billing for emergency services under the No Surprises Act, though they should still verify that all ancillary services are covered. If a large bill is received, consumers should request a full itemized audit to identify any errors or unbundled codes, as over 80% of hospital bills contain discrepancies. Finally, while the facility's negotiated rate is higher than the Medicare amount, it remains significantly