CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Novant Health Matthews Medical Center

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $175
Cash Discount Price: $661
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.64x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center is $175. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $661. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 Matthews Twnshp Prkwy Box 3310, Matthews, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$661

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$175

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: $661 (619%)

Insurance Median: $175 (164%)

Cash: $661 (619% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $175 (164% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$102 - $780	95%
Humana	$102 - $952	95%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont	$102	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$102 - $772	95%
Aetna	$104 - $1,058	97%
Cigna	$105 - $681	98%
Liberty Health	$107	100%
Carolina Complete	$172	161%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$172 - $203	161%
Amerihealth	$175	164%
Wellcare	$175	164%
Caresource North Carolina	$436	408%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging	$608	569%
Amps	$727	681%
Plotkin Health	$793	742%
Medcost	$939 - $992	879%
Primary Physician Care	$978	916%
Multiplan	$992	929%
Phcs	$992	929%
Employers Choice Network	$1,282	1200%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$1,282	1200%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $661.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 76700.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Novant Health Matthews Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 76700.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.