CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Research Medical Center

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $1,791
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,197
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 16.77x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Research Medical Center is $1,791. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,197. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 16.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,197

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,791

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: $4,197 (3929%)
Insurance Median: $1,791 (1677%)
Cash: $4,197 (3929% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,791 (1677% 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 1677% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1577%). 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 - $2,414 56%
Healthyblue $61 57%
Aetna $62 - $2,736 58%
Amerigroup $62 58%
Medicaid / KanCare $62 58%
Unicare $62 58%
Home State Health Plan $73 68%
Multiplan $82 - $3,970 77%
Corvel Corporation $97 - $3,487 91%
Oha Network $101 - $2,682 95%
Cigna $122 - $2,682 114%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $141 - $2,092 132%
Humana $141 - $3,487 132%
Ambetter / Centene $735 - $998 688%
Nhc Advantage $751 - $1,019 703%
Wppa Providrs Care Network $790 - $1,073 740%
Universal Healthcare $1,383 - $1,878 1295%
Coventry $1,588 - $2,157 1487%
Coventry Kc Mo $1,620 - $2,199 1517%
College Park Family Care Center $1,699 - $2,307 1591%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $1,896 - $2,682 1775%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc $2,963 - $4,023 2774%
Triwest Health Alliance $2,963 - $4,023 2774%
Cco, Inc. $3,161 - $4,292 2959%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $3,161 - $4,292 2959%
UnitedHealthcare $3,516 - $5,365 3292%

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