CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $238
  • Cash Discount Price: $473
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.23x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health is $238. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $473. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$473

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$238

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: $473 (443%)
Insurance Median: $238 (223%)
Cash: $473 (443% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $238 (223% 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 223% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 123%). 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
Alliance $25 - $247 23%
Amerihealth Caritas $25 - $206 23%
Carolina Complete Health $25 - $946 23%
Healthy Blue $25 - $210 23%
Partners $25 - $208 23%
Trillium $25 - $221 23%
UnitedHealthcare $25 - $481 23%
Vaya $25 - $212 23%
Wellcare $25 - $210 23%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $26 - $548 24%
Cigna $26 - $757 24%
Aetna $27 - $691 25%
Humana $27 - $776 25%
Ortho Carolina $33 - $133 31%
Choicecare $57 - $700 53%
Medcost $75 - $558 70%
Molina $79 74%
Sandhills $85 - $209 80%
Ambetter / Centene $275 - $447 257%
Employers Health Network $418 391%
Physician Reach Out $473 443%
Magellan $568 532%
Gmmi $615 576%
Quik Trip $615 576%
Carolina Behavioral Health $681 - $757 638%
First Health $757 - $833 709%
Healthgram $757 709%
Private Health Care Systems $757 - $776 709%
Provider Select $767 - $852 718%
Lifesynch Community Choice Care $776 727%
Beechstreet $823 - $833 771%
Multiplan $852 798%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals