CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Haywood County Community Hospital

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $49
Cash Discount Price: $180
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.46x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Haywood County Community Hospital is $49. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $180. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2545 North Washington Avenue, Brownsville, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$180

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$49

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: $180 (169%)

Insurance Median: $49 (46%)

Cash: $180 (169% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $49 (46% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$15 - $452	14%
Wellpointtennessee,Inc.	$19 - $102	18%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$21 - $223	20%
Vshpbluecareriskeast/West	$23 - $59	22%
Humana	$25 - $97	23%
Aetna	$26	24%
Healthspringlife&Healthinsco,Inc.(Il)	$26 - $97	24%
Cigna	$49 - $131	46%

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 $180.
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 Haywood County Community Hospital 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.