CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $281
Cash Discount Price: $445
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.63x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital is $281. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $445. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 621 3Rd St S, Glasgow, MT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$445

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$281

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: $445 (417%)

Insurance Median: $281 (263%)

Cash: $445 (417% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $281 (263% 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 263% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 163%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Ihs-All Plans	$37 - $353	35%
UnitedHealthcare	$37 - $730	35%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$43 - $714	40%
Humana	$43 - $353	40%
Montana Co-Op-All Plans	$67 - $745	63%
Cigna	$75 - $730	70%
First Choice Health-All Plans	$176 - $730	165%
Allegiance Mt	$187 - $730	175%
Geha-All Plans	$205 - $745	192%
Interwest-All Plans	$205 - $730	192%
Health Infonet-All Plans	$209 - $730	196%
Multiplan-All Plans	$209 - $730	196%
Pacific Source-All Plans	$209 - $730	196%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$209 - $730	196%

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 $445.
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 Frances Mahon Deaconess 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.