CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Ochsner Watkins Hospital

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $100
Cash Discount Price: $217
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Ochsner Watkins Hospital is $100. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $217. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 605 South Archusa Avenue, Quitman, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$217

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$100

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: $217 (203%)

Insurance Median: $100 (94%)

Cash: $217 (203% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $100 (94% 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	$50 - $154	47%
Cor Vel	$51 - $158	48%
Select Administrative Services Network	$56 - $367	52%
Humana	$58 - $304	54%
Cigna	$69 - $304	65%
Medicare (plans)	$71 - $350	66%
UnitedHealthcare	$71 - $304	66%
Ambetter / Centene	$72 - $307	67%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$72 - $307	67%
Medicaid / KanCare	$74 - $86	69%
Shared Health Mississippi	$75 - $319	70%
Aetna	$80 - $341	75%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$86 - $419	81%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$92 - $393	86%
Zelis	$92 - $393	86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$98 - $419	92%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$101 - $430	95%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial	$101 - $430	95%

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 $217.
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 Ochsner Watkins 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.