CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Grand Strand Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $510
Cash Discount Price: $3,352
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.77x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center is $510. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,352. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 82Nd Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,352

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$510

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: $3,352 (3138%)

Insurance Median: $510 (477%)

Cash: $3,352 (3138% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $510 (477% 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 477% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 377%). 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.

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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
Group Health	$64	60%
Aetna	$77 - $334	72%
Blue Choice	$128	120%
United	$128 - $1,508	120%
Select Health	$135	126%
Absolute Total Care	$186 - $603	174%
Sc State Employees	$210	197%
Blue Choice Health Plan	$239	224%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$239 - $3,184	224%
Cigna	$530 - $1,083	496%
Nhc Advantage	$637	596%
Pruitt Health	$637	596%
Occunet	$1,676	1569%
Medcost	$1,679 - $2,289	1572%
Vocational Rehab	$1,810	1695%
Employers Health Network	$1,844	1726%
Evernorth	$2,682	2511%
First Health	$2,765	2589%
Global Excel Management	$2,782	2605%
Humana	$2,849	2667%
Multiplan	$2,849	2667%
National Choicecare	$2,849	2667%
Prime Health	$2,849	2667%
Novanet	$3,017	2825%

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 $3,352.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 76700.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Grand Strand Regional Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 76700.
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.