CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: University Medical Center of El Paso

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $107
Cash Discount Price: $77
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at University Medical Center of El Paso is $107. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $77. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4815 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$77

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$107

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: $77 (72%)

Insurance Median: $107 (100%)

Cash: $77 (72% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $107 (100% 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
Aetna	$37 - $366	35%
Healthnet	$81	76%
Medicare (plans)	$81 - $105	76%
Amerigroup Tx	$87 - $14,481	81%
Medicaid / KanCare	$87 - $145	81%
Molina Tx	$87	81%
Superior Tx	$91 - $151	85%
Cigna	$105 - $126	98%
El Paso Health Dual	$105	98%
Molina	$105	98%
Wellcare	$105	98%
Wellmed	$105	98%
El Paso Health	$107 - $584	100%
Humana	$120	112%
UnitedHealthcare	$287	269%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$343 - $360	321%

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 $77.
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 University Medical Center of El Paso 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.