CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Akron General Medical Center

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $108
  • Cash Discount Price: $441
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Akron General Medical Center is $108. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $441. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Akron General Avenue, Akron, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$441

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$108

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: $441 (413%)
Insurance Median: $108 (101%)
Cash: $441 (413% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $108 (101% 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
Summacare $17 - $249 16%
Aetna $26 - $933 24%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $26 - $435 24%
Humana $26 - $98 24%
The Health Plan $26 - $469 24%
United $26 - $245 24%
UnitedHealthcare $26 - $560 24%
Valor $26 - $98 24%
Communicare $28 - $82 26%
Pphp $28 - $108 26%
Zing Health $29 - $108 27%
Aultcare $34 - $373 32%
Cigna $39 - $543 37%
Mmo $50 - $653 47%
Buckeye $64 - $81 60%
Caresource $67 - $81 63%
Oscar $68 - $261 64%
Amerihealth $70 - $89 66%
Molina $70 - $85 66%
United Bh $86 81%
Upmc $95 - $407 89%
Ohcp $99 - $363 93%
Perennial Health $106 99%
Omas $127 - $466 119%
Phphi $152 - $560 142%
Gms $178 - $653 167%
Consociate Health $190 - $700 178%
Multiplan $229 - $840 214%
Cc Ehp $271 - $275 254%
Amish Community Aid Plan $306 - $340 286%
Ohio Healthy $367 344%
Php $407 381%
Medical Benefit Corp $475 445%
Frontpath $611 572%
Managed Care Services $611 572%
Tertiary Care Network $611 572%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1 Akron General Avenue, Akron, OH 44307
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals