CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Reading Hospital

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $545
  • Cash Discount Price: $953
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Reading Hospital is $545. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $953. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 420 S 5Th Avenue, West Reading, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$953

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$545

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: $953 (892%)
Insurance Median: $545 (510%)
Cash: $953 (892% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $545 (510% 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 510% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 410%). 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
Upmc $41 - $736 38%
Geisinger $45 - $862 42%
Keystone First $45 42%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $47 - $561 44%
Pa Health & Wellness $47 44%
UnitedHealthcare $47 - $524 44%
Amerihealth Caritas $48 45%
Gateway $48 45%
Health Partners $48 45%
Wernersville State Hospital $49 46%
Aetna $94 - $940 88%
Pma $545 510%
Lehigh Valley Health Network $613 574%
Cigna $779 729%
Berkshire $1,022 957%
First Health $1,049 982%
Blue Ridge $1,294 1211%

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