CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Tj Health Columbia

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $415
  • Cash Discount Price: $542
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Tj Health Columbia is $415. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $542. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$542

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$415

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: $542 (507%)
Insurance Median: $415 (389%)
Cash: $542 (507% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $415 (389% 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 389% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 289%). 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
Aetna $64 60%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $64 - $914 60%
Humana $64 - $98 60%
Molina Mcaid $66 62%
Signature Advantage - All Plans $99 93%
Molina Mcr Adv $100 94%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans $103 96%
Caresource - All Plans $147 138%
Molina Marketplace - All Other Plans $147 138%
UnitedHealthcare $302 - $366 283%
Center Care Select - All Plans $415 - $503 389%
Phcs/Multiplan - All Plans $710 - $859 665%
First Health - All Plans $717 - $868 671%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 901 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY 42728
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals