CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: St Luke's Hospital - Upper Bucks Campus

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $216
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,999
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at St Luke's Hospital - Upper Bucks Campus is $216. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,999. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3000 St. Luke's Drive, Quakertown, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,999

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$216

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: $1,999 (1872%)
Insurance Median: $216 (202%)
Cash: $1,999 (1872% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $216 (202% 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 202% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 102%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Keystone First $95 89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $109 - $1,839 102%
Highmark $109 - $376 102%
Aetna $111 - $775 104%
Geisinger $111 - $625 104%
Humana $113 106%
Amerihealth Caritas $114 107%
Highmark Wholecare $114 107%
Upmc Health Plan $114 - $609 107%
UnitedHealthcare $118 - $642 110%
Jefferson Health Plan $137 128%
Oscar $576 539%
Cigna $608 569%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3000 St. Luke's Drive, Quakertown, PA 18951
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals