CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Ochsner St Anne General Hospital

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $207
Cash Discount Price: $147
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Ochsner St Anne General Hospital is $207. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $147. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4608 Highway 1, Raceland, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$147

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$207

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: $147 (138%)

Insurance Median: $207 (194%)

Cash: $147 (138% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $207 (194% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Medicaid / KanCare	$81	76%
Tricare	$93 - $103	87%
Humana	$100 - $104	94%
UnitedHealthcare	$100 - $245	94%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana)	$102	95%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$102	95%
Aetna	$103 - $228	96%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$103	96%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$104	97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$104 - $258	97%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$104	97%
Medicare (plans)	$104	97%
Ochsner Health Plan	$104	97%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar)	$250	234%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc)	$250	234%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network	$250	234%
Employers Health Network (Ehn)	$284	266%
First Health Network	$284	266%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$284	266%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$301	282%
Usa Managed Care Network	$301	282%
Zelis	$301	282%
Cigna	$320	300%

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 $147.
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 Ochsner St Anne General Hospital 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.