CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Mid-Columbia Medical Center

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $124
  • Cash Discount Price: $239
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Mid-Columbia Medical Center is $124. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $239. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 E 19Th Street, The Dalles, OR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$239

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$124

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: $239 (224%)
Insurance Median: $124 (116%)
Cash: $239 (224% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $124 (116% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $37 - $2,790 35%
Community Hp Mcr Adv - All Plans $37 - $124 35%
Molina Mcr Adv $37 - $124 35%
Tricare $37 - $124 35%
Va Ccn Triwest - All Plans $37 - $124 35%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $38 - $127 36%
Humana $38 - $131 36%
Moda Mcr Adv $38 - $124 36%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans $40 - $945 37%
Employee Health Plan - All Plans $41 - $224 38%
Molina - All Other Plans $41 - $137 38%
Aetna $44 - $808 41%
Healthnet - All Other Plans $56 52%
Cigna $62 - $824 58%
Molina Mcaid $62 - $455 58%
Multiplan/Phcs - All Plans $63 - $831 59%
Coventry - All Plans $72 - $788 67%
First Choice - All Plans $73 - $831 68%
Providence Ppo - All Plans $77 - $831 72%
Moda Health Plan - All Other Plans $80 - $578 75%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans $120 - $455 112%
Coordinated Care Mcaid - All Plans $120 - $455 112%
Norocor - All Plans $438 410%
UnitedHealthcare $455 - $831 426%
Healthscape - All Plans $700 655%
First Health - All Plans $779 729%
Pacific Source - All Plans $805 754%
Trpn - Three Rivers - All Plans $831 778%
Ahp - Americas Hlth Plan - All Plans $849 795%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 E 19Th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals