CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Grand Strand Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $279
Cash Discount Price: $1,510
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.61x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center is $279. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,510. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 82Nd Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,510

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$279

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: $1,510 (1414%)

Insurance Median: $279 (261%)

Cash: $1,510 (1414% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $279 (261% 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 261% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 161%). 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	$44	41%
Aetna	$57 - $252	53%
Blue Choice	$92	86%
United	$92 - $680	86%
Select Health	$102	95%
Sc State Employees	$145	136%
Absolute Total Care	$186 - $272	174%
Blue Choice Health Plan	$239	224%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$239 - $1,434	224%
Cigna	$239 - $488	224%
Nhc Advantage	$287	269%
Pruitt Health	$287	269%
Occunet	$755	707%
Medcost	$757 - $1,031	709%
Vocational Rehab	$815	763%
Employers Health Network	$830	777%
Evernorth	$1,208	1131%
First Health	$1,246	1167%
Global Excel Management	$1,253	1173%
Humana	$1,284	1202%
Multiplan	$1,284	1202%
National Choicecare	$1,284	1202%
Prime Health	$1,284	1202%
Novanet	$1,359	1272%

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 $1,510.
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 Grand Strand Regional Medical Center 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.