CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Medstar Union Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $1,138
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,115
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Medstar Union Memorial Hospital is $1,138. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,115. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 10.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 East University Parkway, Baltimore, MD.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,115

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,138

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: $1,115 (1044%)
Insurance Median: $1,138 (1065%)
Cash: $1,115 (1044% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,138 (1065% 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 1065% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 965%). 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
Aetna $1,138 1065%
Amerigroup $1,138 1065%
Amerihealth Caritas District Of Columbia $1,138 1065%
Carefirst Advantage Inc $1,138 1065%
Carefirst Blue Choice Inc $1,138 1065%
Cigna $1,138 1065%
First Health $1,138 1065%
Hscsn $1,138 1065%
Humana $1,138 1065%
Kaiser Permanente $1,138 1065%
Magellan Behavioral Health Inc $1,138 1065%
Mamsi $1,138 1065%
Medstar Family Choice $1,138 1065%
Medstar Family Choice Inc $1,138 1065%
Ncppo Healthlink Ppo $1,138 1065%
Pfc $1,138 1065%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs) $1,138 1065%
Tricare $1,138 1065%
United Behavioral Health Inc $1,138 1065%
UnitedHealthcare $1,138 1065%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 201 East University Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21218
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals