CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Mercy Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $1,656
  • Cash Discount Price: $552
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Mercy Regional Medical Center is $1,656. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $552. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 15.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 E Main, Ville Platte, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$552

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,656

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: $552 (517%)
Insurance Median: $1,656 (1550%)
Cash: $552 (517% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,656 (1550% 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 1550% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1450%). 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
Pp0/Manged Care $80 - $1,840 75%
Ppo/Manged Care $80 - $1,840 75%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $216 202%
Aetna $222 208%
Mcd Hmo Amerigroup $222 208%
Mcd Hmo La Care $222 208%
Mcd Hmo La Hlth Cr Connct $222 208%
Medicaid / KanCare $222 - $1,840 208%
UnitedHealthcare $225 211%
Mcd Hmo Com Hlth Solution $245 229%
Charity/Map $552 - $1,840 517%
American Postal Workers $1,472 1378%
Work Comp $1,656 1550%
Commerical $1,840 1723%
Commerical Ip $1,840 1723%
Mcr American Hlth Adv $1,840 1723%
Medicare (plans) $1,840 1723%
Mra Auto/Liability $1,840 1723%
Tricare $1,840 1723%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 800 E Main, Ville Platte, LA 70586
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals