CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $969
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,435
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.07x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast is $969. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,435. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 9.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4000 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,435

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$969

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: $3,435 (3216%)
Insurance Median: $969 (907%)
Cash: $3,435 (3216% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $969 (907% 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 907% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 807%). 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
Texas Health Network $85 80%
Amerigroup $87 81%
Texas Childrens Health Plans $87 - $625 81%
Community Health Choice Mcd $89 83%
United $90 - $1,598 84%
Aetna $96 - $644 90%
Molina Healthcare $96 90%
Humana $109 - $1,133 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $197 - $1,243 184%
Superior Health Plan $199 - $213 186%
Healthcare Highways $213 199%
Texas Athletic Network $300 - $600 281%
Texas Workforce Commission $796 - $852 745%
Evry Health $906 - $969 848%
Imagine Health $1,162 - $1,243 1088%
Christus (Usfhp) $1,327 - $1,420 1242%
Curative Administrators $1,327 - $1,420 1242%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $1,427 - $3,018 1336%
Averde Health $1,493 - $1,598 1398%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $1,493 - $1,598 1398%
Multiplan $1,659 - $3,196 1553%
Coventry National First Health $1,769 - $1,893 1656%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $1,825 - $1,953 1709%
Rockport Workers Comp $1,825 - $1,953 1709%
Beech Street $1,991 - $2,841 1864%
Independent Medical System $1,991 - $2,131 1864%
National Healthcare Solutions $1,991 - $2,131 1864%
Prime Health Services $1,991 - $2,131 1864%
Southwest Medical $1,991 - $2,131 1864%
Coastal Comp $2,157 - $2,308 2019%
Fiesta Mart, Inc $2,489 - $2,663 2330%
Cigna $2,655 - $2,841 2486%
Physicians, Inc $2,821 - $3,018 2641%
Affiliated Ppo $2,987 - $3,196 2797%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4000 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX 77504
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals