CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $149
  • Cash Discount Price: $542
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.40x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is $149. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $542. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$542

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$149

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: $542 (507%)
Insurance Median: $149 (140%)
Cash: $542 (507% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $149 (140% 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
Aetna $97 - $344 91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $97 91%
Champus_Va $97 91%
Cigna $97 - $677 91%
Medicare (plans) $97 91%
Tricare $97 91%
Veterans_Administration $97 91%
Veterans_Choice-Triwest $97 91%
Humana $99 - $340 93%
Medicaid / KanCare $142 - $156 133%
Coushatta_Tribe_Dept_Of_Health $175 164%
Vantage_Commercial $223 209%
Blue_Cross_Blue_Shield_La $233 218%
Meritain $406 380%
Verity $434 406%
United_Healthcare $446 418%
Ppo_Plus_ $542 507%
Phcs $632 592%
United_Healthcare_Behavorial_Health $632 592%
Lwcc $691 647%
First_Health $723 677%
Workers_Compensation $813 761%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals