Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)
Facility: Lindsborg Community Hospital
Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 76700
- Insurance Median: $1,540
- Cash Discount Price: $1,178
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.42x 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 1442% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1342%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $150 | 140% |
| Tricare | $791 | 741% |
| Coventry Mcr Adv | $799 | 748% |
| Cigna | $1,430 | 1339% |
| Coventry Comm-All Other Plans | $1,515 | 1418% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $1,515 | 1418% |
| Multiplan-All Plans | $1,565 | 1465% |
| Phcs Preferred-All Plans | $1,565 | 1465% |
| Coventry Wc | $1,599 | 1497% |
| Century Health-All Plans | $1,599 | 1497% |
| Health Partners -All Plans | $1,599 | 1497% |
| Wppa-All Plans | $1,599 | 1497% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the ultrasound procedure code 76700, Lindsborg Community Hospital in Lindsborg, KS, has a cash median price of $1,178.00, which is notably lower than the facility's negotiated rates ranging from $791.00 to $1,599.00 across various payers. While the facility is a Critical Access Hospital with a voluntary non-profit ownership structure, patients should be aware that commercial insurance negotiated rates often exceed cash prices due to administrative costs and contract dynamics. If you have a high-deductible plan, paying the cash price of $1,178.00 upfront may result in significant savings compared to your insurance allowed amount, which averages $1,565.00. To maximize your savings, it is advisable to contact the hospital directly to inquire about self-pay or prompt-pay discounts, which can further reduce the final bill.
The facility's pricing is benchmarked against the Medicare rate of $106.81, showing a variance of 14.4% above the federal baseline. This comparison highlights that while the cash price is higher than the Medicare amount, it remains substantially lower than the full chargemaster gross of $1,683.00. Because over 80% of hospital bills contain errors, patients should request a detailed, itemized statement before paying to ensure no unbundled codes or services not rendered are included. If you receive a balance bill from an out-of-network provider, you may have protections under the No Surprises Act, and you should dispute any unexpected charges in writing rather than paying immediately. Always verify your deductible status and request a waiver of insurance