CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Rock County Hospital

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $644
Cash Discount Price: $684
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Rock County Hospital is $644. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $684. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 102 East South Street, Bassett, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$684

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$644

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: $684 (640%)

Insurance Median: $644 (603%)

Cash: $684 (640% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $644 (603% 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 603% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 503%). 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
Midlands Choice	$203	190%
Oscar	$203	190%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$241 - $738	226%
Molina	$423 - $484	396%
UnitedHealthcare	$595 - $682	557%
Nebraska Total Care	$604 - $692	565%
Integrated Health Plan	$637 - $731	596%
Interplan Health Group	$637 - $731	596%
Coventry Health Care	$644 - $738	603%
First Health	$644 - $738	603%
Medica	$644 - $738	603%
Mutually Preferred	$644 - $738	603%
Multiplan	$651 - $746	609%
Ppo Next	$651 - $746	609%

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 $684.
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 Rock County Hospital 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.