CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $542
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,951
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.07x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital is $542. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,951. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Paramount Boulevard, Orwigsburg, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,951

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$542

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: $1,951 (1827%)
Insurance Median: $542 (507%)
Cash: $1,951 (1827% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $542 (507% 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 507% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 407%). 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 $106 - $661 99%
Highmark $107 - $306 100%
Aetna $108 - $750 101%
Geisinger $108 - $559 101%
Humana $110 103%
Amerihealth Caritas $111 104%
Upmc Health Plan $111 - $597 104%
Highmark Wholecare $114 107%
UnitedHealthcare $114 - $592 107%
Cigna $612 573%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 Paramount Boulevard, Orwigsburg, PA 17961
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals