CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Johnson City Medical Center

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $109
Cash Discount Price: $96
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Johnson City Medical Center is $109. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $96. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 N State of Franklin Rd, Johnson City, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$96

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$109

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: $96 (90%)

Insurance Median: $109 (102%)

Cash: $96 (90% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $109 (102% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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	$46 - $335	43%
UnitedHealthcare	$87 - $643	81%
Aetna	$98 - $410	92%
Amerigroup	$98 - $109	92%
Humana	$98	92%
Managed Medicaire	$98	92%
Medicare (plans)	$98	92%
Mountain Empire Pace	$98	92%
Sentara Health	$98 - $224	92%
United Mine Workers Of America	$98	92%
Molina Healthcare	$101 - $144	95%
Cigna	$102 - $226	95%
Devoted Health Plan	$102	95%
Nhc Advantage	$102	95%
Wellcare	$103 - $643	96%
Optima Health	$138	129%
Ambetter / Centene	$213	199%
Medcost	$225	211%
First Health Coventry	$482	451%
Seven Corners, Inc.	$643	602%

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 $96.
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 Johnson City 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.