CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Ochsner Rush Hospital

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $114
Cash Discount Price: $111
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Ochsner Rush Hospital is $114. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $111. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1314 19Th Ave, Meridian, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$111

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$114

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: $111 (104%)

Insurance Median: $114 (107%)

Cash: $111 (104% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $114 (107% 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.

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
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp	$69 - $207	65%
Cor Vel	$70 - $211	66%
Select Administrative Services Network	$77 - $384	72%
Medicaid / KanCare	$81 - $99	76%
Humana	$82 - $99	77%
Cigna	$97 - $198	91%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$97 - $99	91%
Medicare (plans)	$97 - $114	91%
UnitedHealthcare	$97 - $134	91%
Shared Health Mississippi	$102 - $104	95%
Aetna	$107 - $357	100%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$114 - $439	107%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$123 - $412	115%
Ambetter / Centene	$136 - $139	127%
Zelis	$160 - $347	150%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$185 - $309	173%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$190 - $272	178%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial	$190 - $272	178%

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 $111.
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 Ochsner Rush Hospital 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.