CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Minden Medical Center

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $540
Cash Discount Price: $270
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Minden Medical Center is $540. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $270. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in No 1 Medical Plaza, Minden, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$270

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$540

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: $270 (253%)

Insurance Median: $540 (506%)

Cash: $270 (253% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $540 (506% 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 506% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 406%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Mcd United Hc La	$46 - $172	43%
Aetna	$85 - $170	80%
Mcd Amerihealth	$85 - $170	80%
Mcd Healthy Blue	$85 - $170	80%
Mcd La Hlth Conn	$85 - $170	80%
Medicaid / KanCare	$85 - $170	80%
Commercial Insurance	$94 - $1,200	88%
Humana	$94 - $187	88%
Managed Care	$94 - $1,200	88%
Private Pay	$180 - $1,200	169%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$220 - $1,200	206%
Workers Comp	$540 - $1,200	506%
Auto Liability	$600 - $1,200	562%
Charity And Indigent	$600 - $1,200	562%

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 $270.
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 Minden 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.