CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Saint Vincent Hospital

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $97
Cash Discount Price: $654
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Saint Vincent Hospital is $97. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $654. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 232 West 25Th Street, Erie, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$654

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$97

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: $654 (612%)

Insurance Median: $97 (91%)

Cash: $654 (612% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $97 (91% 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
Univera	$31 - $137	29%
Amerihealth	$40 - $157	37%
Highmark	$44 - $169	41%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness	$50 - $143	47%
Geisinger	$55 - $152	51%
UnitedHealthcare	$55 - $3,125	51%
Cigna	$61 - $270	57%
Aetna	$63 - $236	59%
University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center	$66 - $280	62%
Highmark Wholecare	$79 - $131	74%
Jefferson Health Plans	$88 - $146	82%
American Health Plans	$116	109%
Life Pittsburgh	$116	109%
Martin'S Point	$116 - $260	109%
Medicare (plans)	$119	111%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$121 - $182	113%
Humana	$123	115%
Molina	$126	118%
Medical Mutual	$247	231%

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 $654.
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 Saint Vincent 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.