CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $221
  • Cash Discount Price: $121
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.07x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Ochsner Medical Center Acute is $221. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $121. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$121

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$221

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: $121 (113%)
Insurance Median: $221 (207%)
Cash: $121 (113% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $221 (207% 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 207% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 107%). 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
Tricare $38 - $98 36%
Humana $74 - $98 69%
UnitedHealthcare $74 - $245 69%
Aetna $76 - $308 71%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $76 71%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $76 71%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $76 71%
Medicaid / KanCare $81 - $86 76%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $98 92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $98 - $257 92%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $98 92%
Medicare (plans) $98 92%
Ochsner Health Plan $98 92%
Pace New Orleans $107 100%
Christus Health Exchange Plan $218 204%
Cigna $285 267%
First Health Network $368 345%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $368 345%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network $368 345%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $387 362%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $392 367%
Zelis $392 367%
Employers Health Network (Ehn) $416 389%
Prime Health Services Ppo $416 389%
Usa Managed Care Network $416 389%
Behavioral Health Systems $441 413%
Evolutions Healthcare $441 413%
Galaxy Health Network Ppo $441 413%
Galaxy Health Network Wc $441 413%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals