CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Research Medical Center

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $3,312
  • Cash Discount Price: $8,691
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 31.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Research Medical Center is $3,312. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8,691. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 31.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$8,691

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,312

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: $8,691 (8137%)
Insurance Median: $3,312 (3101%)
Cash: $8,691 (8137% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,312 (3101% 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 3101% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 3001%). 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
United $60 - $4,028 56%
Healthyblue $61 57%
Aetna $62 - $4,565 58%
Amerigroup $62 58%
Medicaid / KanCare $62 58%
Unicare $62 58%
Home State Health Plan $73 68%
Multiplan $108 - $6,624 101%
Cigna $122 - $4,476 114%
Corvel Corporation $129 - $5,819 121%
Oha Network $134 - $4,476 125%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $181 - $3,491 169%
Humana $183 - $5,819 171%
Ambetter / Centene $1,568 - $1,665 1468%
Nhc Advantage $1,602 - $1,701 1500%
Wppa Providrs Care Network $1,686 - $1,790 1579%
Universal Healthcare $2,951 - $3,133 2763%
Coventry $3,389 - $3,599 3173%
Coventry Kc Mo $3,456 - $3,670 3236%
College Park Family Care Center $3,625 - $3,849 3394%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $4,046 - $4,476 3788%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc $6,323 - $6,714 5920%
Triwest Health Alliance $6,323 - $6,714 5920%
Cco, Inc. $6,744 - $7,161 6314%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $6,744 - $7,161 6314%
UnitedHealthcare $7,503 - $8,952 7025%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals