CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Frankfort Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $710
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,774
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Frankfort Regional Medical Center is $710. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,774. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 299 Kings Daughters Drive, Frankfort, KY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,774

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$710

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $2,774 (2597%)
Insurance Median: $710 (665%)
Cash: $2,774 (2597% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $710 (665% of 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 665% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 565%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $222 - $768 208%
Molina $222 208%
United $222 - $1,248 208%
Humana $224 210%
Corvel $445 417%
Prime Health $445 417%
Coventry Cares $499 467%
Signature Advantage $527 493%
Cigna $816 764%
Essence Healthcare $1,248 1168%
Baptist Health Network $1,498 1402%
Hospice Of Central Kentucky $1,748 1637%
Occupational Mc Alliance $2,219 2078%
Multiplan $2,635 2467%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 299 Kings Daughters Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals