CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Wilkes Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $579
  • Cash Discount Price: $567
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.42x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Wilkes Regional Medical Center is $579. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $567. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1370 West D St, North Wilkesboro, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$567

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$579

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: $567 (531%)
Insurance Median: $579 (542%)
Cash: $567 (531% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $579 (542% 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 542% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 442%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Healthteam $105 98%
Amerihealth $212 - $659 198%
Carolina Complete $212 198%
Healthblue $212 198%
Partners $212 198%
UnitedHealthcare $214 - $606 200%
Vaya $214 200%
Wellcare $214 200%
Alliance $216 202%
Trillium $219 205%
Medcost $327 - $810 306%
Aetna $431 - $779 404%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $431 - $662 404%
Ambetter / Centene $480 - $691 449%
Cigna $594 - $615 556%
Oscar $624 - $737 584%
Directnet $670 627%
Private Healthcare Systems $1,021 956%
Multiplan $1,043 977%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1370 West D St, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals