CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: F F Thompson Hospital

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $56
Cash Discount Price: $163
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.52x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at F F Thompson Hospital is $56. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $163. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 350 Parrish Street, Canandaigua, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$163

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$56

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: $163 (153%)

Insurance Median: $56 (52%)

Cash: $163 (153% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $56 (52% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$16 - $181	15%
UnitedHealthcare	$18 - $130	17%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$22 - $362	21%
Fidelis 5155	$24 - $99	22%
Medicare (plans)	$25 - $144	23%
Mvp 2900	$25 - $286	23%
Aetna	$26 - $130	24%
Excellus 2201	$26 - $80	24%
Independent Health 5156	$34 - $124	32%
Cigna	$35 - $305	33%
Molina Healthcare 1723	$50 - $91	47%
Capital District Physicians Health Plan (Cdphp) 5149	$70 - $217	66%
Elderplan 1316	$130	122%
Humana	$130	122%

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 $163.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 76705.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm F F Thompson Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 76705.
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.