CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Jones Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $100
Cash Discount Price: $202
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Jones Memorial Hospital is $100. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $202. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 191 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$202

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$100

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: $202 (189%)

Insurance Median: $100 (94%)

Cash: $202 (189% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $100 (94% 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	$29 - $136	27%
UnitedHealthcare	$33 - $140	31%
Independent Health 5156	$34 - $203	32%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$36 - $273	34%
Fidelis 5155	$36 - $160	34%
Medicare (plans)	$36 - $203	34%
Univera Healthcare 1706	$36 - $61	34%
Aetna	$37 - $409	35%
Excellus 2201	$37 - $137	35%
Cigna	$49 - $342	46%
Molina Healthcare 1723	$67 - $136	63%
Capital District Physicians Health Plan (Cdphp) 5149	$95 - $288	89%
UPMC Health Plan 5138	$105	98%
Humana	$140	131%
Total Senior Care 1319	$140	131%
Mvp 2900	$160 - $330	150%
Empire Plan 5179	$247	231%

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 $202.
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 Jones Memorial 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.