CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Berkshire Medical Center

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $468
  • Cash Discount Price: $685
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.38x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Berkshire Medical Center is $468. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $685. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$685

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$468

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: $685 (641%)
Insurance Median: $468 (438%)
Cash: $685 (641% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $468 (438% 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 438% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 338%). 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 $69 - $839 65%
Health New England $69 - $650 65%
Mcd Out Of State $69 - $127 65%
Medicaid / KanCare $69 - $127 65%
Comm Tufts Qhpsub (Network) $76 - $527 71%
Point32Health $76 - $886 71%
Bmchnp $80 - $165 75%
Workers Comp $84 - $566 79%
Medicare (plans) $88 - $132 82%
Other Government $88 - $134 82%
Hospice $90 - $134 84%
UnitedHealthcare $90 - $802 84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $93 - $793 87%
Commcare Alliance $93 - $158 87%
Fallon $94 - $410 88%
Aetna $106 - $704 99%
Mbhp $127 119%
Comm Hne Hmo $168 - $614 157%
Allways Nhp $172 - $603 161%
Unicare $172 - $605 161%
Comm Hne Ppo $179 - $653 168%
Beacon $225 - $839 211%
Cigna $239 - $867 224%
Mvp $239 - $839 224%
Oxford $239 - $839 224%
First Health $247 - $886 231%
Connecticare $252 - $886 236%
Consolidated Health Plans $252 - $886 236%
Other Commercial $252 - $886 236%
Phcs $252 - $886 236%
Self Pay $252 - $886 236%

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