CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Hendrick Medical Center

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $708
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,766
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.63x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Hendrick Medical Center is $708. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,766. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1900 Pine, Abilene, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,766

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$708

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: $1,766 (1653%)
Insurance Median: $708 (663%)
Cash: $1,766 (1653% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $708 (663% 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 663% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 563%). 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
Firstcare Star $92 86%
Superior Health Plan $105 98%
Wellpoint (Formerly Known As Amerigroup) $105 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $249 - $777 233%
Baylor Scott And White Health Plan $519 486%
UnitedHealthcare $689 - $971 645%
Cigna $1,060 992%
Aetna $1,113 1042%
Private Healthcare Systems $1,148 - $1,413 1075%
Healthsmart $1,325 1241%
Omni Networks $1,325 - $1,501 1241%
Multiplan $1,572 1472%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1900 Pine, Abilene, TX 79601
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals