Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)
Facility: Kearny County Hospital
Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 76700
- Insurance Median: $502
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.70x 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.
Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)
The negotiated rate at this facility is 470% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 370%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Community Care Health Plan Of | $502 | 470% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $502 | 470% |
| Wps Gha - Mac J5 Part A | $502 | 470% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $502 | 470% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) service at Kearny County Hospital in Lakin, KS, the negotiated rate of $502.00 is identical to the facility's cash price and the lowest possible amount paid by any payer. This service is benchmarked against Medicare at 4.7 times the federal rate, which aligns with the typical commercial markup range of 200% to 300% of Medicare costs. Because the negotiated rate matches the cash price, patients with high-deductible plans may find it beneficial to pay out-of-pocket directly, as the insurance negotiated rate does not exceed the cash price. To secure the lowest possible cost, patients should verify if the hospital offers "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can range from 20% to 50% off the billed amount when paid in full upfront.
This facility is a Critical Access Hospital owned by the local government, and the data reflects a vintage of 2026-06. While specific county or state average comparisons are not provided in the current dataset, the consistency between the negotiated rate and the cash price indicates a transparent pricing structure where administrative overhead does not inflate the final cost for commercial payers. Patients should be aware that while the No Surprises Act protects against balance billing for out-of-network services at in-network facilities, it is still advisable to request an itemized billing audit before finalizing payment to ensure no unbundled codes or services not rendered are included in the total.