CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Osmond General Hospital

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $876
Cash Discount Price: $1,200
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Osmond General Hospital is $876. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,200. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 8.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 402 North Maple St, Osmond, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,200

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$876

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: $1,200 (1123%)

Insurance Median: $876 (820%)

Cash: $1,200 (1123% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $876 (820% 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 820% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 720%). 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
Total Care Mcaid-All Plans	$624	584%
UnitedHealthcare	$624 - $1,108	584%
Wellcare Mcaid-All Plans	$624	584%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$680 - $876	637%
Medica Mcr	$876	820%
Tricare	$876	820%
Triwest Va-All Plans	$876	820%
Medica-All Other Plans	$1,056	989%
Coventry First Health	$1,128	1056%
Coventry Ppo/Hmo/Pos/Aso - All Other Plans	$1,128	1056%
Midlands Choice-All Plans	$1,152	1079%

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 $1,200.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 76700.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Osmond General Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 76700.
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.