CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Mid-Columbia Medical Center

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $131
  • Cash Discount Price: $205
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.23x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Mid-Columbia Medical Center is $131. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $205. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 E 19Th Street, The Dalles, OR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$205

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$131

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: $205 (192%)
Insurance Median: $131 (123%)
Cash: $205 (192% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $131 (123% 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 $27 - $1,843 25%
Community Hp Mcr Adv - All Plans $27 - $124 25%
Molina Mcr Adv $27 - $124 25%
Tricare $27 - $124 25%
Va Ccn Triwest - All Plans $27 - $124 25%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $28 - $127 26%
Humana $28 - $131 26%
Moda Mcr Adv $28 - $124 26%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans $29 - $624 27%
Employee Health Plan - All Plans $30 - $224 28%
Molina - All Other Plans $30 - $137 28%
Aetna $32 - $533 30%
Healthnet - All Other Plans $40 37%
Cigna $45 - $544 42%
Multiplan/Phcs - All Plans $46 - $549 43%
Coventry - All Plans $51 - $520 48%
First Choice - All Plans $52 - $549 49%
Providence Ppo - All Plans $55 - $549 51%
Moda Health Plan - All Other Plans $57 - $381 53%
Molina Mcaid $144 - $301 135%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans $277 - $301 259%
Coordinated Care Mcaid - All Plans $277 - $301 259%
Norocor - All Plans $289 271%
UnitedHealthcare $301 - $549 282%
Healthscape - All Plans $462 433%
First Health - All Plans $514 481%
Pacific Source - All Plans $532 498%
Trpn - Three Rivers - All Plans $549 514%
Ahp - Americas Hlth Plan - All Plans $561 525%

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