CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $213
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,166
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth is $213. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,166. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2830 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,166

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$213

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: $1,166 (1092%)
Insurance Median: $213 (199%)
Cash: $1,166 (1092% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $213 (199% 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.

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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
Texas Healthspring $53 50%
UnitedHealthcare $87 - $326 81%
Aetna $107 - $3,718 100%
Allwell $107 100%
Arcadian Health Plan $107 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $107 - $535 100%
Christus Health $107 - $149 100%
Community Health Choice $107 - $143 100%
Coventry $107 100%
Humana $107 - $202 100%
Molina $107 - $141 100%
Triwest $107 100%
Wellcare $107 100%
Provider Partners Health Plan $110 103%
Texas Independence Health Plan $110 103%
Shared Health Insurance Company $112 105%
Us Imaging Network $114 107%
Amerigroup $115 - $141 108%
Devoted Health Plan $115 108%
Imperial Health Plan $117 110%
Medicare (plans) $117 110%
Procare Advantage $117 110%
Superior $135 126%
Texas Childrens Health Plan $141 132%
Adv Cardiovas Specialist $213 199%
Naphcare Inc. $213 199%
Cigna $214 - $274 200%
Healthcare Highways $755 - $2,425 707%
Lsu First Choice Verity $838 - $2,694 785%
Partners Direct Health $970 908%
Verity Healthnet $1,006 - $3,233 942%
First Health $1,090 - $3,503 1021%
Healthsmart $1,090 - $4,311 1021%
Multiplan $1,090 - $3,503 1021%
Phcs $1,090 - $3,503 1021%
Five Point Credit Union $1,174 - $3,772 1099%
Mct Credit Union $1,174 - $3,772 1099%
Beech Street $1,342 - $4,311 1256%
Health Management Network $1,342 - $4,311 1256%
Provider Select $1,342 - $4,311 1256%
Verity Healthnet National $1,425 - $4,581 1334%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2830 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, TX 77702
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals