CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Cherry County Hospital

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $792
  • Cash Discount Price: $817
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.42x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Cherry County Hospital is $792. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $817. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 7.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 510 North Green St, Valentine, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$817

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$792

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: $817 (765%)
Insurance Median: $792 (742%)
Cash: $817 (765% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $792 (742% 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 742% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 642%). 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
Molina Mcr Adv $446 418%
Molina Mcaid - All Other Plans $508 476%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $784 734%
Midlands Choice-All Plans $784 734%
UnitedHealthcare $788 738%
Avera Aca Ppo $792 742%
Avera Aso Ppo $792 742%
Avera Hmo $792 742%
Avera Non-Aca Ppo - All Other Plans $792 742%
First Choice-All Plans $792 742%
Multiplan-All Plans $792 742%
Phcs-All Plans $792 742%
Tlc Advantage-All Plans $792 742%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 510 North Green St, Valentine, NE 69201
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals