CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Christian Hospital Northeast

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $433
  • Cash Discount Price: $448
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Christian Hospital Northeast is $433. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $448. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11133 Dunn Road, Saint Louis, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$448

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$433

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: $448 (419%)
Insurance Median: $433 (405%)
Cash: $448 (419% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $433 (405% 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 405% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 305%). 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 $105 - $560 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $105 - $649 98%
Essence Healthcare [221] $105 98%
Humana $105 - $184 98%
UnitedHealthcare $105 - $554 98%
Cox Health [757] $110 103%
Devoted Health Plan [847] $110 103%
Medica [662] $110 103%
Consociate [478] $179 168%
Sarah Bush Lincoln [636] $179 168%
Cigna $183 - $597 171%
Allied Benefits [498] $196 - $554 184%
Coresource [497] $196 184%
Fmh Benefit Service Inc [222] $196 184%
Mail Handlers [495] $196 184%
Apwu Health Plan [216] $204 191%
Nalc Health Benefit Plan [242] $204 191%
Priority Health [648] $204 191%
Healthlink [225] $362 - $563 339%
Cox Health Systems Insurance Company [220] $410 - $485 384%
Health Alliance [224] $410 384%
Hope Trust [806] $433 405%
Med-Pay [480] $485 - $560 454%
Unicare [568] $485 - $563 454%
Healthscope Benefits [258] $514 481%
First Health Commercial [734] $554 519%
Beechstreet [551] $560 524%
Detego Health [868] $560 524%
Health Systems Inc [620] $560 524%
Healthcare Sol Mercy [609] $560 524%
Multiplan Commercial [737] $560 524%
Multiplan [240] $560 524%
Phcs [244] $560 - $597 524%
Preferred Health Professionals [561] $563 527%
Hfn [563] $597 559%
Medica [661] $597 559%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 11133 Dunn Road, Saint Louis, MO 63136
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals