CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: St David's Medical Center

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $499
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,355
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.67x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at St David's Medical Center is $499. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,355. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 919 E 32Nd St, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,355

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$499

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: $1,355 (1269%)
Insurance Median: $499 (467%)
Cash: $1,355 (1269% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $499 (467% 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 467% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 367%). 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
Amerigroup $66 62%
Superior Health Plan $67 - $231 63%
St David’S Hospice $87 81%
United $90 - $612 84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $92 - $434 86%
Molina Healthcare $96 90%
Humana $109 102%
Sendero $109 102%
Aetna $110 - $574 103%
Moda $317 - $320 297%
Covenant Management Systems $388 - $392 363%
Healthcare Highways $392 - $408 367%
Imo Med - Select Network $404 - $408 378%
Nomi Health $431 - $504 404%
Moda Health $485 - $504 454%
Evry Health $496 - $501 464%
Texas Healthcare Foundation Heb $499 - $504 467%
Texas Workforce Commission $526 - $531 492%
Curative Administrators $539 - $544 505%
Harbor Health Team $539 - $544 505%
Averde Health $607 - $612 568%
Comanche County $674 - $680 631%
National Choicecare $674 - $680 631%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $741 - $1,089 694%
Independent Medical Systems $741 - $749 694%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $741 - $749 694%
Prime Health $809 - $817 757%
First Health $849 - $979 795%
Coastal Comp Health Networks $876 - $885 820%
National Health Care $876 - $885 820%
Occunet $944 - $953 884%
Texas Municipal League $944 - $953 884%
Medcorp Southwest $1,011 - $1,021 947%
Rockport Healthcare Group $1,078 - $1,225 1009%
Bce Emergis Corporation $1,213 - $1,225 1136%
Beech Street $1,213 - $1,225 1136%
Medical Control Network Solutions $1,213 - $1,225 1136%
Multiplan $1,213 - $1,225 1136%

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