CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: UPMC McKeesport Hospital

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $601
Cash Discount Price: $949
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.63x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at UPMC McKeesport Hospital is $601. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $949. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 Fifth Avenue, Mc Keesport, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$949

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$601

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: $949 (888%)

Insurance Median: $601 (563%)

Cash: $949 (888% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $601 (563% 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 563% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 463%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Upmc Health Plan	$94 - $416	88%
UnitedHealthcare	$105	98%
Aetna	$106 - $633	99%
Amerihealth Caritas	$109 - $149	102%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$109 - $141	102%
Pa Health & Wellness	$109 - $162	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$136 - $686	127%
Upmc Work Partners	$295	276%
Cigna	$609 - $949	570%
Intergroup	$791	741%
Coventry/First Health	$1,107	1036%
Private Health Care Systems	$1,266	1185%
Selectcare	$1,266	1185%
Humana	$1,345	1259%

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 $949.
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 UPMC McKeesport Hospital 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.