CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Valley County Health System

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $125
Cash Discount Price: $857
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Valley County Health System is $125. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $857. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2707 L Street, Ord, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$857

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$125

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: $857 (802%)

Insurance Median: $125 (117%)

Cash: $857 (802% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $125 (117% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$36 - $914	34%
Medica	$36 - $914	34%
UnitedHealthcare	$36 - $457	34%
Humana	$37 - $194	35%
Nebraska Total Care	$37 - $524	35%
Wellcare	$37 - $520	35%
Aetna	$38 - $914	36%
Great Plains	$38 - $190	36%
Molina	$46 - $500	43%
Multiplan/Phcs	$116 - $933	109%

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 $857.
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 Valley County Health System 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.