CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Citizens Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $112
Cash Discount Price: $113
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Citizens Memorial Hospital is $112. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $113. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 N Oakland, Bolivar, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$113

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$112

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: $113 (106%)

Insurance Median: $112 (105%)

Cash: $113 (106% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $112 (105% 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.

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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	$56 - $112	52%
Allwell	$56 - $112	52%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$56 - $515	52%
Cox Health Network	$56 - $112	52%
Essence	$56 - $112	52%
Humana	$56 - $112	52%
UnitedHealthcare	$56 - $112	52%
Wellcare	$57 - $115	53%
Providers Partner Health Plan	$59 - $117	55%
Ambetter / Centene	$76 - $152	71%

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 $113.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 76705.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Citizens Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 76705.
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.