CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: St David's Medical Center

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $587
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,591
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at St David's Medical Center is $587. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,591. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 919 E 32Nd St, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,591

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$587

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: $1,591 (1490%)
Insurance Median: $587 (550%)
Cash: $1,591 (1490% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $587 (550% 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 550% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 450%). 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
Superior Health Plan $79 - $272 74%
Amerigroup $90 84%
St David’S Hospice $105 98%
United $109 - $720 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $110 - $510 103%
Molina Healthcare $115 108%
Humana $131 123%
Sendero $131 123%
Aetna $132 - $763 124%
Moda $372 - $376 348%
Covenant Management Systems $456 - $461 427%
Healthcare Highways $461 - $480 432%
Imo Med - Select Network $475 - $480 445%
Nomi Health $507 - $592 475%
Moda Health $570 - $592 534%
Evry Health $583 - $588 546%
Texas Healthcare Foundation Heb $586 - $592 549%
Texas Workforce Commission $617 - $624 578%
Curative Administrators $633 - $640 593%
Harbor Health Team $633 - $640 593%
Averde Health $712 - $720 667%
Comanche County $792 - $800 742%
National Choicecare $792 - $800 742%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $871 - $1,279 815%
Independent Medical Systems $871 - $879 815%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $871 - $879 815%
Prime Health $950 - $959 889%
First Health $997 - $1,150 933%
Coastal Comp Health Networks $1,029 - $1,039 963%
National Health Care $1,029 - $1,039 963%
Occunet $1,108 - $1,119 1037%
Texas Municipal League $1,108 - $1,119 1037%
Medcorp Southwest $1,187 - $1,199 1111%
Rockport Healthcare Group $1,266 - $1,439 1185%
Bce Emergis Corporation $1,425 - $1,439 1334%
Beech Street $1,425 - $1,439 1334%
Medical Control Network Solutions $1,425 - $1,439 1334%
Multiplan $1,425 - $1,439 1334%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 919 E 32Nd St, Austin, TX 78705
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals