CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Ochsner St Mary

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $97
  • Cash Discount Price: $76
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.91x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Ochsner St Mary is $97. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $76. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1125 Marguerite Street, Morgan City, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$76

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$97

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: $76 (71%)
Insurance Median: $97 (91%)
Cash: $76 (71% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $97 (91% 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
Tricare $41 - $104 38%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $48 45%
Humana $48 - $97 45%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $48 45%
UnitedHealthcare $48 - $250 45%
Aetna $50 - $325 47%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $50 47%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $97 91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $97 - $195 91%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $97 91%
Medicare (plans) $97 91%
Ochsner Health Plan $97 91%
Zelis $146 137%
Verity Commercial And First Choice Network $206 193%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $221 207%
First Health Network $255 239%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $267 250%
Cigna $289 271%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1125 Marguerite Street, Morgan City, LA 70380
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals