CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Nationwide Children's Hospital Toledo, LLC

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $172
Cash Discount Price: $1,294
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.61x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Nationwide Children's Hospital Toledo, LLC is $172. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,294. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2213 Cherry Street, Toledo, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,294

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$172

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: $1,294 (1211%)

Insurance Median: $172 (161%)

Cash: $1,294 (1211% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $172 (161% 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
Caresource	$37 - $112	35%
Paramount	$37	35%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$38 - $1,100	36%
Front Path Health Coalition	$48 - $970	45%
Mcclaren Health Plan	$51 - $970	48%
Aetna	$68 - $830	64%
UnitedHealthcare	$93 - $1,089	87%
Molina	$107 - $170	100%
Mcclaren Health Plan - Michigan	$110	103%
Cigna	$122 - $348	114%
Amerihealth	$172	161%
Bchp	$172	161%
Humana	$172	161%
Ohc	$174 - $1,078	163%
Ohio Ppo Connect	$174 - $1,078	163%
Mmo	$539 - $755	505%
First Health	$1,660	1554%

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 $1,294.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 76700.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Nationwide Children's Hospital Toledo, LLC is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 76700.
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.