CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Mercy Hospital Joplin

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $272
  • Cash Discount Price: $486
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.55x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Mercy Hospital Joplin is $272. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $486. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Mercy Way, Joplin, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$486

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$272

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: $486 (455%)
Insurance Median: $272 (255%)
Cash: $486 (455% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $272 (255% 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 255% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 155%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $20 - $163 19%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $48 - $545 45%
Indian Health Service Contracted [320198] $48 - $486 45%
Aetna $50 - $95 47%
Humana $50 - $224 47%
Champva [20065] $95 89%
Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] $95 89%
Cigna $95 - $467 89%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] $95 89%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] $95 89%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] $95 89%
Globalhealth Contracted [320145] $95 89%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] $95 89%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] $95 89%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] $95 89%
Kindful Hospice [20434] $95 89%
Medicare (plans) $95 - $100 89%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] $95 89%
Mercy Mgd Behavioral Health Contracted [320259] $95 89%
Pace Of The Ozarks Contracted [320518] $95 89%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] $95 89%
Qual Choice Contracted [320325] $95 89%
Tricare $95 89%
UnitedHealthcare $95 - $245 89%
Centivo Contracted [320505] $97 91%
Healthscope Contracted [320182] $121 113%
Ambetter / Centene $134 125%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] $134 125%
Novasys Contracted [320285] $134 125%
Providrs Care Network Contracted [320484] $197 184%
Health Choice Contracted [320166] $213 199%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] $241 - $245 226%
Point C Contracted [320238] $262 - $598 245%
Medica Contracted [320239] $272 255%
Benefit Management Contracted [320052] $322 301%
Health Systems Inc Contracted [320174] $322 301%
Insurance System Inc Contracted [320465] $322 301%
Administrative Payor Contracted [320005] $337 316%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] $374 - $623 350%
Healthlink Contracted [320179] $377 - $486 353%
Aither Health Contracted [320449] $426 399%
Auxiant Contracted [320462] $426 - $486 399%
Ebms Contracted [320493] $426 399%
Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502] $426 399%
Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] $426 399%
Reflect Health Contracted [320492] $426 399%
Yuzu Health Contracted [320521] $426 399%
Preferred Health Plan Contracted [320522] $486 455%
First Health Contracted [320128] $509 477%
American Healthcare Alliance Contracted [320020] $524 491%
Multiplan Contracted [320270] $576 539%
Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320] $576 539%
Usable Contracted [320409] $576 539%
90 Degree Benefits Contracted [320436] $593 555%
Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483] $593 - $623 555%
Point C [20238] $598 560%
Workers Comp [20426] $598 - $748 560%
Usa Managed Care Org Contracted [320429] $658 616%
Ppo Plus Contracted [320310] $673 630%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 Mercy Way, Joplin, MO 64804
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals