CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Harlan County Health System

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $779
  • Cash Discount Price: $685
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.29x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Harlan County Health System is $779. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $685. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 7.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 717 Brown St, Alma, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$685

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$779

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: $685 (641%)
Insurance Median: $779 (729%)
Cash: $685 (641% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $779 (729% 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 729% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 629%). 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
Medica Mcr Adv $463 433%
Medica Prime Solution $463 433%
Humana $574 537%
Tricare $574 537%
Aetna $600 562%
Great Plains Mcr Adv-All Plans $603 565%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $680 637%
Medica Chi Aco - All Other Plans $779 729%
Medica Chi Health $779 729%
Medica Choice $779 729%
Ohara Llc Wc- All Plans $814 762%
Medica Ifb Aco $822 770%
Medica Ifb Open Access $822 770%
UnitedHealthcare $822 770%
Phcs/Multiplan-All Plans $839 786%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 717 Brown St, Alma, NE 68920
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals