CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Duke University Hospital

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $132
  • Cash Discount Price: $345
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.24x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Duke University Hospital is $132. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $345. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$345

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$132

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: $345 (323%)
Insurance Median: $132 (124%)
Cash: $345 (323% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $132 (124% 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 $76 - $625 71%
Alliance Health $80 - $146 75%
Amerihealth $80 - $149 75%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $80 - $819 75%
Carolina Complete Health $80 - $149 75%
Partners $80 - $146 75%
Trillium $80 - $149 75%
UnitedHealthcare $80 - $577 75%
Piedmont Health $81 76%
Troy Health $81 - $104 76%
Voans $81 - $104 76%
Humana $82 - $696 77%
Cigna $83 - $819 78%
Liberty $83 - $106 78%
Sentara $182 - $510 170%
Medcost $356 333%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals