CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Wakemed, Cary Hospital

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $392
  • Cash Discount Price: $442
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.67x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Wakemed, Cary Hospital is $392. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $442. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1900 Kildare Farm Road, Cary, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$442

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$392

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: $442 (414%)
Insurance Median: $392 (367%)
Cash: $442 (414% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $392 (367% 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 367% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 267%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $78 - $579 73%
Aetna $103 - $861 96%
Cary - Alignment $108 101%
Cigna $118 - $593 110%
Ambetter / Centene $123 - $441 115%
Cary - Liberty $123 115%
Cary - Pruitt $123 115%
Cary - Wellcare $123 115%
Amerihealth $173 162%
Carolina Complete $173 162%
Healthy Blue $173 162%
Wellcare $173 162%
First Health $535 - $1,023 501%
Medcost $837 - $872 784%
Phcs $930 871%
Multiplan $1,047 980%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1900 Kildare Farm Road, Cary, NC 27518
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals