CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Rapides Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $1,277
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,258
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.96x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Rapides Regional Medical Center is $1,277. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,258. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 11.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,258

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,277

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: $4,258 (3987%)
Insurance Median: $1,277 (1196%)
Cash: $4,258 (3987% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,277 (1196% 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 1196% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1096%). 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
Humana $96 - $3,193 90%
Aetna $149 - $416 140%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $242 227%
United $245 - $954 229%
Verity $1,277 1196%
Ppo Plus $1,618 1515%
Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation $2,086 1953%
Gilsbar 360 $2,257 2113%
Multiplan $2,308 - $2,474 2161%
Dma Regional Ppo $2,980 2790%
Employers Health Network $2,980 2790%
First Health $2,980 2790%
Healthsouth Corporation $2,980 2790%
Plan Vista Solutions (Nppn) $3,321 3109%
Bestcomp $3,449 3229%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals