CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Fostoria Community Hospital

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $607
Cash Discount Price: $759
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.68x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Fostoria Community Hospital is $607. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $759. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 Van Buren Street, Fostoria, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$759

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$607

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: $759 (711%)

Insurance Median: $607 (568%)

Cash: $759 (711% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $607 (568% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 568% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 468%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Meridian Health Plan Of Mi	$57	53%
Paramount Health Care	$77 - $619	72%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$79 - $757	74%
Health Alliance Plan	$79 - $876	74%
Health Value Management	$79 - $253	74%
Buckeye Community Health Plan	$82 - $260	77%
Buckeye Community Health Plan Inc	$90 - $424	84%
Aetna	$91 - $783	85%
Dayton Area Health Plan Dba Caresource	$125 - $485	117%
UnitedHealthcare	$144 - $698	135%
Amerihealth	$151	141%
Veterans Affairs	$257	241%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio	$660 - $702	618%
Frontpath Health Coalition	$673	630%
Ohio Health Choice	$759	711%
Ohio Ppo Connect	$759 - $876	711%
Health Ohio Network	$923	864%
Connecticut General Life Insurance Company	$932	873%

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 $759.
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 Fostoria Community 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.