CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: St Christopher's Hospital for Children

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $337
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,415
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at St Christopher's Hospital for Children is $337. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,415. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 160 East Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,415

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$337

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: $1,415 (1325%)
Insurance Median: $337 (316%)
Cash: $1,415 (1325% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $337 (316% 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 316% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 216%). 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
Geisinger $46 - $1,274 43%
Amerihealth Caritas $47 44%
Pa Health & Wellness $51 48%
UnitedHealthcare $56 - $168 52%
Aetna $66 - $2,122 62%
Health Partners $68 - $635 64%
Upmc $68 64%
Keystone First $71 66%
Gateway $83 78%
Horizon Nj Health $90 84%
Cigna $142 133%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $148 - $1,535 139%
Wellpoint Nj (Formerly Amerigroup) $750 702%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 160 East Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Childrens