CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Carolina East Medical Center

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $139
  • Cash Discount Price: $457
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.30x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Carolina East Medical Center is $139. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $457. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$457

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$139

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: $457 (428%)
Insurance Median: $139 (130%)
Cash: $457 (428% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $139 (130% 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
Humana $36 - $100 34%
Inclusive Health (Nchirp)-All Plans $36 - $100 34%
Tricare $36 - $1,371 34%
Pamlico Co Jail-All Plans $41 - $365 38%
UnitedHealthcare $54 - $975 51%
Medcost Ppo Employees And Retirees $100 - $900 94%
Medcost Ppo Ultra (Employees) $100 - $858 94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $107 - $940 100%
Medcost Ppo City Employees $111 - $999 104%
Medcost Ppo County Employee $116 - $1,039 109%
Benefit Mgmt, Svcs-All Plans $130 - $1,165 122%
Medcost Benefit Svc-All Other Plans $135 - $1,212 126%
Aetna $136 - $1,215 127%
Acs Consult Svc Inc-All Plans $138 - $1,238 129%
Medcost Ppo Standard $138 - $1,238 129%
Cigna $139 - $1,248 130%
Craven Co. Jail Systems - All Plans $212 - $462 198%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2000 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals