CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Frye Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $162
  • Cash Discount Price: $655
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.52x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Frye Regional Medical Center is $162. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $655. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 420 N Center St, Hickory, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$655

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$162

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: $655 (613%)
Insurance Median: $162 (152%)
Cash: $655 (613% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $162 (152% 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 $92 - $102 86%
Humana $100 94%
UnitedHealthcare $100 - $165 94%
Veteran Family Member Program $100 94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $123 - $271 115%
Ambetter / Centene $158 148%
Vaya Health $162 152%
Amerihealth Caritas North Carolina $165 154%
Carolina Complete Health Inc. $165 154%
Partners Health Management $165 154%
Wellcare Of North Carolina, Inc $167 156%
Cigna $252 236%
Cv Industries $300 281%
Hickory Chair $300 281%
Hancock &Amp; Moore $309 289%
Rhf Investments $309 289%
Sherrill Furniture $309 289%
Luminare Health $895 838%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 420 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals