Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)
Facility: Minneola District Hospital
Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 76705
- Insurance Median: $127
- Cash Discount Price: $123
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $26 - $160 | 24% |
| Humana | $26 - $107 | 24% |
| Va Community Care Program-All Plans | $26 - $107 | 24% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $70 - $160 | 66% |
| Aetna | $70 - $160 | 66% |
| Providrs Care Network-All Plans | $70 - $136 | 66% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $117 | 110% |
| Corporate Plan Management-All Plans | $136 | 127% |
| Preferred Health Care (Coventry)-All Other Plans | $144 | 135% |
| Triwest-All Plans | $144 | 135% |
| Health Partners Of Kansas-All Plans | $152 | 142% |
| Phc (Coventry) Leased Network | $152 | 142% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 76705, Ultrasound, abdomen (limited), Minneola District Hospital in Kansas reported a cash median price of $123.00, which is lower than the facility's negotiated median paid rate of $144.00. While the facility is a Critical Access Hospital owned by a Government Hospital District, patients with high-deductible plans may find the cash price more advantageous if their insurance negotiated rates exceed this amount. It is important to note that commercial negotiated rates often include administrative overhead and can be significantly higher than cash prices; for instance, the gross charge of $175.00 represents the full list price before any discounts. Consumers should verify their specific plan's allowed amount before scheduling, as in-network rates vary widely among the 12 payers listed, ranging from $26 to $160 depending on the carrier and plan type.
To ensure you are not overcharged, always request an itemized bill before paying, as summary invoices can obscure individual line items and potential errors. If you receive a balance bill for services rendered at an in-network facility, such as out-of-network ancillary services, you may be entitled to protections under the No Surprises Act, which bans balance billing for emergency and non-emergency care. Additionally, ask the billing department about prompt-pay discounts, which can reduce the total cost by 20% to 50% if paid in full upfront, bypassing the costly insurance claims cycle. Since Medicare rates for this service are $106.81, comparing your final bill to this benchmark rather than the hospital's gross chargemaster provides a clearer picture of fair pricing and helps identify any