CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Fairview Hospital

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $474
  • Cash Discount Price: $827
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.44x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Fairview Hospital is $474. 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 4.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 29 Lewis Avenue, Great Barrington, MA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$827

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$474

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: $474 (444%)
Cash: $827 (774% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $474 (444% 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 444% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 344%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan $47 - $783 44%
Medicaid / KanCare $47 - $376 44%
Health New England $92 - $607 86%
Aetna $97 - $657 91%
Point32Health $101 - $827 95%
Bmchnp $106 - $391 99%
Workers Comp $112 - $555 105%
Medicare (plans) $117 - $334 110%
Other Government $117 - $339 110%
Hospice $119 - $339 111%
UnitedHealthcare $119 - $749 111%
Fallon $123 - $383 115%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $134 - $740 125%
Commcare Alliance $140 - $333 131%
Comm Fallon Qhp $176 - $536 165%
Comm Hne Hmo $223 - $573 209%
Comm Hne Ppo $236 - $609 221%
Unicare $267 - $564 250%
Allways Nhp $468 - $563 438%
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: 29 Lewis Avenue, Great Barrington, MA 01230
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals