CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Citizens Medical Center

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $226
  • Cash Discount Price: $326
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Citizens Medical Center is $226. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $326. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7939 U S Hwy 165 South, Columbia, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$326

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$226

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: $326 (305%)
Insurance Median: $226 (212%)
Cash: $326 (305% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $226 (212% 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 212% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 112%). 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
Medicare (plans) $98 92%
Peoples Health $98 92%
UnitedHealthcare $98 - $226 92%
Aetna $226 212%
Amerihealth Caritas $226 212%
Healthy Blue $226 212%
Louisiana Health Care Connections $226 212%
Medicaid / KanCare $226 212%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7939 U S Hwy 165 South, Columbia, LA 71418
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals