CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $177
Cash Discount Price: $233
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.66x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital is $177. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $233. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$233

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$177

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: $233 (218%)

Insurance Median: $177 (166%)

Cash: $233 (218% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $177 (166% 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
Wellpoint	$62 - $123	58%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$108 - $908	101%
Aetna	$123 - $220	115%
Clover Health	$123	115%
Fidelis Care	$123 - $175	115%
Humana	$123	115%
UnitedHealthcare	$126 - $177	118%
Amerihealth	$159	149%
Wellcare	$246	230%
Emblem Health	$259	242%
Cigna	$409	383%
Qualcare Inc	$415	389%
First Health	$655	613%

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 $233.
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 Robert Wood Johnson University 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.