CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $370
Cash Discount Price: $480
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.46x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center is $370. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $480. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8201 Healthcare Loop, Charlotte, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$480

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$370

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: $480 (449%)

Insurance Median: $370 (346%)

Cash: $480 (449% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $370 (346% 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 346% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 246%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$88 - $566	82%
Humana	$102 - $690	95%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont	$102	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$102 - $560	95%
Aetna	$104 - $767	97%
Cigna	$105 - $494	98%
Liberty Health	$107	100%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$203 - $370	190%
Caresource North Carolina	$316	296%
Carolina Complete	$370	346%
Amerihealth	$377	353%
Wellcare	$377	353%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging	$441	413%
Amps	$527	493%
Plotkin Health	$575	538%
Medcost	$681 - $719	638%
Primary Physician Care	$710	665%
Multiplan	$719	673%
Phcs	$719	673%
Employers Choice Network	$930	871%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$930	871%

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 $480.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 76705.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 76705.
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.