CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $174
  • Cash Discount Price: $135
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.63x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Ochsner Medical Center Acute is $174. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $135. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$135

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$174

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: $135 (126%)
Insurance Median: $174 (163%)
Cash: $135 (126% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $174 (163% 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 $38 - $98 36%
Medicaid / KanCare $81 - $86 76%
Humana $82 - $98 77%
UnitedHealthcare $82 - $245 77%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $84 79%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $84 79%
Aetna $85 - $232 80%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $85 80%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $98 92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $98 - $190 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 $317 297%
First Health Network $409 383%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $409 383%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network $409 383%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $431 404%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $436 408%
Zelis $436 408%
Employers Health Network (Ehn) $463 433%
Prime Health Services Ppo $463 433%
Usa Managed Care Network $463 433%
Behavioral Health Systems $490 459%
Evolutions Healthcare $490 459%
Galaxy Health Network Ppo $490 459%
Galaxy Health Network Wc $490 459%

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