CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $165
  • Cash Discount Price: $215
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics is $165. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $215. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2390 West Congress, Lafayette, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$215

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$165

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: $215 (201%)
Insurance Median: $165 (154%)
Cash: $215 (201% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $165 (154% 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.

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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 $97 - $453 91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $97 - $234 91%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $97 91%
Medicare (plans) $97 91%
Ochsner Health Plan $97 91%
Tricare $97 91%
UnitedHealthcare $97 - $245 91%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $100 94%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $101 95%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $165 154%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $165 154%
Humana $165 154%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $165 154%
Zelis $246 230%
Verity Commercial And First Choice Network $290 272%
Cigna $298 279%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2390 West Congress, Lafayette, LA 70506
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals