CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Berkshire Medical Center

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $506
  • Cash Discount Price: $827
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.74x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Berkshire Medical Center is $506. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $827. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$827

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$506

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: $827 (774%)
Insurance Median: $506 (474%)
Cash: $827 (774% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $506 (474% 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 474% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 374%). 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
Cdphp $92 - $783 86%
Health New England $92 - $607 86%
Mcd Out Of State $92 - $186 86%
Medicaid / KanCare $92 - $186 86%
Comm Tufts Qhpsub (Network) $101 - $492 95%
Point32Health $101 - $827 95%
Bmchnp $106 - $242 99%
Workers Comp $112 - $528 105%
Medicare (plans) $117 - $132 110%
Other Government $117 - $134 110%
Hospice $119 - $134 111%
UnitedHealthcare $119 - $749 111%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $123 - $740 115%
Commcare Alliance $123 - $158 115%
Fallon $125 - $383 117%
Aetna $140 - $657 131%
Mbhp $186 174%
Comm Hne Hmo $223 - $573 209%
Comm Hne Ppo $236 - $609 221%
Unicare $267 - $564 250%
Allways Nhp $468 - $563 438%
Beacon $615 - $783 576%
Cigna $652 - $809 610%
Mvp $652 - $783 610%
Oxford $652 - $783 610%
First Health $673 - $827 630%
Connecticare $688 - $827 644%
Consolidated Health Plans $688 - $827 644%
Other Commercial $688 - $827 644%
Phcs $688 - $827 644%
Self Pay $688 - $827 644%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals