CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $802
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.51x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is $802. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 7.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$802

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%)
Insurance Median: $802 (751%)
Ins. Median: $802 (751% 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 751% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 651%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Texaschildrens $28 - $504 26%
Tricare $32 - $859 30%
Vacare $32 - $504 30%
UnitedHealthcare $36 - $859 34%
Medicare (plans) $45 - $504 42%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $58 - $824 54%
Aetna $69 - $859 65%
Cigna $82 - $859 77%
Humana $216 - $882 202%
Ontarioministriesofhealth $266 - $847 249%
Beijingst.Lucia $270 - $859 253%
Embassyofqatar $270 - $859 253%
Memorialhermannhealth $270 - $859 253%
Emergingtherapysolutions_Cancercare $288 - $916 270%
Interlink_Cancercare $288 - $916 270%
Saudiarmedforces $288 - $916 270%
Uae_Medical $288 - $916 270%
Uaepoliceattache $288 - $916 270%
Multiplan $304 - $985 285%
Phcs $304 - $985 285%
Healthsmart $306 - $973 286%
Vantage $306 - $973 286%
Emergingtherapysolutions $859 - $916 804%
Interlink $859 - $973 804%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL