Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)
Facility: Greenwood County Hospital
Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 76705
- Insurance Median: $256
- Cash Discount Price: $242
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.40x 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 240% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 140%). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Triwest - All Plans | $108 | 101% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $110 - $116 | 103% |
| Choicecare Mcr Adv - All Plans | $127 | 119% |
| Tricare | $127 | 119% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $127 - $255 | 119% |
| Integrated Health Plan - All Plans | $227 | 213% |
| First Health - All Other Plans | $258 | 242% |
| First Health Ccn Network | $258 | 242% |
| Beech Street - All Plans | $258 | 242% |
| Preferred Hs (Coventry) - All Plans | $273 | 256% |
| Principal Health Care Inc - All Plans | $288 | 270% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $303 | 284% |
| Amerigroup Mcaid-All Plans | $303 | 284% |
| Providrs Care/Wppa - All Plans | $454 | 425% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 76705, Ultrasound, abdomen (limited), Greenwood County Hospital in Eureka, KS, lists a gross charge of $303.00. While the facility's cash median rate is $242.00, the Medicare benchmark for this service is $106.81, which serves as the objective baseline for evaluating pricing markups. Commercial negotiated rates vary significantly across payers, ranging from a low of $108.00 with Triwest to a high of $454.00 with Providrs Care/Wppa. It is important to note that while insurance contracts often cap charges, the administrative load and contract dynamics can sometimes result in negotiated amounts exceeding the cash price, making self-pay options potentially more cost-effective for patients with high-deductible plans.
Patients should be aware that the facility is a Critical Access Hospital with government-local ownership, and the data reflects a vintage of 2026-06. To minimize costs, individuals should verify their specific plan's negotiated rate, as in-network allowances can differ widely among the 14 payers listed. Additionally, asking the hospital about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before scheduling is recommended, as these upfront fee reductions can bypass the administrative overhead of insurance billing. If a balance bill arises from an out-of-network ancillary service, the No Surprises Act may provide protections, and patients should request a full itemized billing audit to identify any errors or unbundled codes before making a payment.