CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $234
  • Cash Discount Price: $715
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita is $234. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $715. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Way, Butler, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$715

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$234

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: $715 (669%)
Insurance Median: $234 (219%)
Cash: $715 (669% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $234 (219% 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 219% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 119%). 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 $74 - $1,073 69%
Medicaid / KanCare $95 89%
UnitedHealthcare $95 - $262 89%
Gateway $99 - $1,073 93%
Highmark $100 - $216 94%
Life Butler County $102 95%
Martin'S Point - Usfhp $102 - $358 95%
Medicare (plans) $102 95%
Peak Health $102 - $715 95%
Provider Partners $102 95%
Tricare $102 95%
Geisinger $104 - $1,022 97%
Aetna $105 - $818 98%
Amerihealth $105 - $107 98%
Jefferson Health Plan $105 98%
Humana $106 99%
Devoted Health Plan $108 - $409 101%
The Health Plan $108 - $240 101%
Pa Health & Wellness $109 102%
American Health Plan $113 106%
Pnoa $113 - $818 106%
Workers Comp $113 106%
Highmark Aca - Direct Blue $135 - $191 126%
Highmark - Ind.& Managed Care $191 - $240 179%
Highmark Community Blue $191 - $212 179%
Ellwood Group $205 - $439 192%
Cigna $234 - $511 219%
Ccbh - Behavioral Health $307 - $511 287%
Private Healthcare Systems $715 - $869 669%
Devon $766 717%
Intergroup $818 766%
Multiplan $920 861%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Hospital Way, Butler, PA 16001
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals