CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Palisades Medical Center

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $179
  • Cash Discount Price: $125
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.68x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Palisades Medical Center is $179. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $125. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7600 River Rd, North Bergen, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$125

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$179

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: $125 (117%)
Insurance Median: $179 (168%)
Cash: $125 (117% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $179 (168% 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.

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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
Karna $50 - $168 47%
Horizon $72 - $864 67%
Amerigroup $125 117%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $125 117%
Vaccn $125 117%
Wellcare $125 117%
United Community/Americhoice $131 123%
Aetna $136 - $170 127%
Amerihealth $165 154%
Seoul Medical Group $173 162%
Clover $179 168%
Cigna $226 212%
Oxford $295 276%
UnitedHealthcare $295 276%
Activecare First McO $747 699%
Bergen Risk $747 699%
Multiplan - PHCS $847 793%
Brighton Health Plan $896 839%
Qualcare $922 863%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7600 River Rd, North Bergen, NJ 07047
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals