CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Highlands Cashiers Hospital

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $561
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,254
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Highlands Cashiers Hospital is $561. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,254. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 190 Hospital Drive, Highlands, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,254

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$561

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: $1,254 (1174%)
Insurance Median: $561 (525%)
Cash: $1,254 (1174% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $561 (525% 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 525% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 425%). 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
Apex Health $251 235%
Cigna $411 - $557 385%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $427 - $451 400%
United $433 - $760 405%
Wellcare $440 412%
Amerihealth $444 416%
Partners Health Management $448 419%
Vaya Health $448 419%
Amerihealth Caritas $477 447%
Caresource $552 517%
Medcost $588 - $708 551%
Aetna $602 - $912 564%
Magellan $752 704%
Magellan Behavioral Health $752 704%
Multiplan $1,003 939%
Avalon Administrative Services $1,066 998%
Prime Health $1,104 - $1,129 1034%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 190 Hospital Drive, Highlands, NC 28741
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals