CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Matagorda Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $525
  • Cash Discount Price: $464
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.92x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Matagorda Regional Medical Center is $525. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $464. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 104 7Th Street, Bay City, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$464

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$525

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: $464 (434%)
Insurance Median: $525 (492%)
Cash: $464 (434% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $525 (492% 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 492% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 392%). 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
Aetna $105 - $588 98%
Humana $105 - $609 98%
Medicare (plans) $105 98%
Triwest $105 98%
United $105 98%
Wellcare $105 98%
UnitedHealthcare $116 - $648 109%
Am Better $127 119%
Alliance $148 139%
Corvel $211 198%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $245 - $490 229%
Comm Care $514 - $525 481%
Medicaid / KanCare $514 - $525 481%
Molina $514 - $525 481%
Scott & White $514 - $525 481%
Superior $514 - $525 481%
Tcstar $514 - $525 481%
Wellpoint $514 - $525 481%
Coventry First Health $643 - $656 602%
Galaxy Health $643 - $656 602%
Cigna $688 - $703 644%
Independent Medical System $780 - $796 730%
Multiplan Phcs $780 - $796 730%
Three Rivers $780 - $796 730%
Health Smart $826 - $843 773%
Usa Managed $826 - $843 773%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 104 7Th Street, Bay City, TX 77414
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals