CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Carolinas Rehabilitation

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $350
Cash Discount Price: $473
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.28x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Carolinas Rehabilitation is $350. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $473. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1100 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$473

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$350

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: $473 (443%)

Insurance Median: $350 (328%)

Cash: $473 (443% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $350 (328% 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 328% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 228%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Amerihealth Caritas	$25 - $368	23%
Carolina Complete Health	$25 - $375	23%
Healthy Blue	$25 - $375	23%
UnitedHealthcare	$25 - $621	23%
Wellcare	$25 - $375	23%
Cigna	$26 - $639	24%
Aetna	$27 - $804	25%
Humana	$27 - $108	25%
Ambetter / Centene	$50 - $352	47%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$54 - $455	51%
Choicecare	$57 - $738	53%
Medcost	$75 - $634	70%
Employers Health Network	$418	391%
Physician Reach Out	$473	443%
Quik Trip	$615	576%
Healthgram	$757	709%
Private Health Care Systems	$776	727%
First Health	$804	753%
Beechstreet	$871	815%
Multiplan	$871	815%

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 $473.
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 Carolinas Rehabilitation 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.