CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital - Boston

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $261
  • Cash Discount Price: $546
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.44x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital - Boston is $261. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $546. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 1St Ave, Charlestown, MA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$546

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$261

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: $546 (511%)
Insurance Median: $261 (244%)
Cash: $546 (511% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $261 (244% 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 244% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 144%). 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
Harvard Pilgrim [120001] $113 106%
Humana $126 118%
Medicare (plans) $126 118%
UnitedHealthcare $126 - $595 118%
Mgb Health Plan [150001] $256 - $321 240%
Masshealth [3001] $321 301%
Cigna $602 564%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 300 1St Ave, Charlestown, MA 02129
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL