CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: UPMC St Margaret

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $494
Cash Discount Price: $1,070
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.63x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at UPMC St Margaret is $494. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,070. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 815 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,070

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$494

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: $1,070 (1002%)

Insurance Median: $494 (463%)

Cash: $1,070 (1002% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $494 (463% 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 463% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 363%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance 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
UnitedHealthcare	$69	65%
Upmc Health Plan	$69 - $88	65%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$93 - $892	87%
Amerihealth Caritas	$98	92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$98 - $587	92%
Aetna	$106 - $714	99%
Pa Health & Wellness	$107 - $109	100%
Upmc Work Partners	$219	205%
Cigna	$500 - $714	468%
Coventry/First Health	$1,249	1169%
Private Health Care Systems	$1,427	1336%
Selectcare	$1,427	1336%
Humana	$1,516	1419%

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 $1,070.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 76705.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm UPMC St Margaret is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 76705.
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.