CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Reading Hospital

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $632
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,106
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.92x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Reading Hospital is $632. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,106. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 420 S 5Th Avenue, West Reading, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,106

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$632

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: $1,106 (1035%)
Insurance Median: $632 (592%)
Cash: $1,106 (1035% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $632 (592% 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 592% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 492%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $62 - $731 58%
Upmc $63 - $853 59%
Geisinger $69 - $1,000 65%
Keystone First $69 65%
Pa Health & Wellness $72 67%
UnitedHealthcare $72 - $524 67%
Amerihealth Caritas $73 68%
Health Partners $73 68%
Gateway $74 69%
Wernersville State Hospital $75 70%
Aetna $144 - $1,090 135%
Pma $632 592%
Lehigh Valley Health Network $711 666%
Cigna $904 846%
Berkshire $1,185 1109%
First Health $1,217 1139%
Blue Ridge $1,501 1405%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 420 S 5Th Avenue, West Reading, PA 19611
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals