CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Avita Ontario

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $178
Cash Discount Price: $789
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.67x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Avita Ontario is $178. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $789. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 715 Richland Mall, Ontario, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$789

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$178

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: $789 (739%)

Insurance Median: $178 (167%)

Cash: $789 (739% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $178 (167% 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
Medical_Mutual	$30 - $3,588	28%
Caresource	$165	154%
Medicaid / KanCare	$165	154%
Molina	$165 - $5,629	154%
Ohiorise	$165	154%
United_Healthcare	$165 - $789	154%
Aetna	$169 - $3,588	158%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$169 - $3,518	158%
Buckeye	$169 - $3,518	158%
Humana	$169 - $3,518	158%
Medicare (plans)	$169 - $3,518	158%
Mount_Carmel	$169 - $3,518	158%
Amerihealth	$173	162%
Cigna	$723	677%

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 $789.
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 Avita Ontario 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.