CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $553
Cash Discount Price: $1,123
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City is $553. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,123. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4401 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,123

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$553

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: $1,123 (1051%)

Insurance Median: $553 (518%)

Cash: $1,123 (1051% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $553 (518% 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 518% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 418%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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	$60 - $131	56%
Aetna	$81 - $1,777	76%
Humana	$82 - $134	77%
UnitedHealthcare	$90 - $553	84%
Transplants-Case Rates [5750]	$113 - $1,871	106%
Cigna	$118 - $1,310	110%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$135 - $1,411	126%
Commercial-Contracted [8000]	$246 - $1,497	230%
First Health [5512]	$1,109	1038%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $1,123.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 76700.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 76700.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.