CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Nationwide Children's Hospital

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $364
  • Cash Discount Price: $504
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.41x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Nationwide Children's Hospital is $364. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $504. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$504

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$364

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: $504 (472%)
Insurance Median: $364 (341%)
Cash: $504 (472% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $364 (341% 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 341% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 241%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $32 - $532 30%
Caresource $40 - $160 37%
Humana $65 - $532 61%
UnitedHealthcare $78 - $532 73%
Ohio Ppo Connect $79 - $521 74%
Osu $79 - $521 74%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $93 - $526 87%
Tricare $97 91%
Mmo $100 - $526 94%
Cigna $104 - $526 97%
Front Path Health Coalition $104 - $526 97%
Ohc $104 - $521 97%
Ohg $104 - $504 97%
The Health Plan $104 - $538 97%
Amerihealth $150 140%
Bchp $150 140%
Molina $150 140%
Ahpo $526 492%
Unicare $532 498%
Emerald Health $549 514%
First Health $549 514%
Phcs $549 514%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH 43205
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens