CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Rapides Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $488
Cash Discount Price: $1,628
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.57x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Rapides Regional Medical Center is $488. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,628. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,628

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$488

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: $1,628 (1524%)

Insurance Median: $488 (457%)

Cash: $1,628 (1524% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $488 (457% 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 457% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 357%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
United	$70 - $444	66%
Humana	$72 - $1,488	67%
Verity	$94 - $595	88%
Aetna	$107 - $308	100%
Ppo Plus	$119 - $754	111%
Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation	$153 - $972	143%
Gilsbar 360	$166 - $1,052	155%
Multiplan	$169 - $1,153	158%
Dma Regional Ppo	$219 - $1,389	205%
Employers Health Network	$219 - $1,389	205%
First Health	$219 - $1,389	205%
Healthsouth Corporation	$219 - $1,389	205%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$242	227%
Plan Vista Solutions (Nppn)	$244 - $1,548	228%
Bestcomp	$253 - $1,607	237%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $1,628.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 76705.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Rapides Regional Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 76705.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.