CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Merit Health River Region

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $163
  • Cash Discount Price: $674
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Merit Health River Region is $163. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $674. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2100 Hwy 61 N, Vicksburg, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$674

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$163

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: $674 (631%)
Insurance Median: $163 (153%)
Cash: $674 (631% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $163 (153% 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
Magnolia $81 76%
Magnolia Mcd Chip $81 76%
Medicaid / KanCare $81 - $428 76%
UnitedHealthcare $81 - $428 76%
Caresource Truecare $83 78%
Molina Chip $88 82%
Veterans Eval Services $91 85%
First Choice $98 - $2,107 92%
Medicare (plans) $98 92%
Node Magnolia Mcr Adv $98 92%
Node Vantage Mcr Adv $98 92%
Tricare $98 92%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $99 93%
Node Va $99 93%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $100 94%
Node First Choice American Health Of Ms Mcr Adv $100 94%
Node Molina Mcr Adv $100 94%
Node Peoples Health Mcr Adv $100 94%
Aetna $101 - $157 95%
Node First Choice Wellcare Mcr Adv $101 95%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $103 96%
Node Windsor Mcr Adv $103 96%
Node Healthy Mississippi Mcr Adv $109 102%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $124 116%
Ms Work Comp $151 141%
Node Seven Corners $169 158%
Magnolia Exchange $174 163%
Molina Exchange $181 169%
Vantage Commercial $224 210%
Advanced Health Systems $242 227%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $312 292%
Humana $428 401%
Self Pay $506 - $843 474%
Medpartners $562 526%
Trimed Billing Solutions $843 789%
Cigna $1,160 - $1,966 1086%
First Choice Mpcn Standard $1,545 1446%
Phcs $1,685 1578%
Ms Health Partners $2,107 1973%
Ms Dept Of Rehabilitation Services $2,809 2630%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2100 Hwy 61 N, Vicksburg, MS 39183
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals