CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Westfield Memorial Hospital Inc

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $85
Cash Discount Price: $467
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Westfield Memorial Hospital Inc is $85. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $467. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 189 E Main St, Westfield, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$467

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$85

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: $467 (437%)

Insurance Median: $85 (80%)

Cash: $467 (437% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $85 (80% 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
Univera	$23 - $102	22%
Amerihealth	$26 - $132	24%
Highmark	$32 - $209	30%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness	$33 - $94	31%
Geisinger	$36 - $100	34%
UnitedHealthcare	$36 - $168	34%
Cigna	$44 - $135	41%
Jefferson Health Plans	$57 - $96	53%
American Health Plans	$126	118%
Life Pittsburgh	$126	118%
Martin'S Point	$126 - $219	118%
Medicare (plans)	$130	122%
Aetna	$131 - $242	123%
Humana	$133	125%
Molina	$137	128%

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 $467.
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 Westfield Memorial Hospital Inc 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.