CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $476
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,604
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.46x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake is $476. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,604. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 W Medical Center Blvd, Webster, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,604

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$476

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: $3,604 (3374%)
Insurance Median: $476 (446%)
Cash: $3,604 (3374% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $476 (446% 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 446% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 346%). 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 $49 - $383 46%
Texas Health Network $85 80%
Amerigroup $87 81%
Texas Childrens Health Plans $87 - $1,060 81%
Utmb $87 81%
Community Health Choice Mcd $89 83%
United $90 - $2,873 84%
Aetna $96 - $644 90%
Molina Healthcare $96 90%
Humana $109 - $2,038 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $197 - $2,235 184%
Texas Workforce Commission $198 - $1,533 185%
Ipa Management Services $206 - $1,596 193%
Healthcare Highways $213 199%
Evry Health $225 - $1,743 211%
Imagine Health $288 - $2,235 270%
Kelsey Care (Boon-Chapman) $288 - $2,235 270%
Texas Athletic Network $300 - $600 281%
Christus (Usfhp) $329 - $2,554 308%
Curative Administrators $329 - $2,554 308%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $354 - $5,428 331%
Averde Health $370 - $2,873 346%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $370 - $2,873 346%
Multiplan $412 - $5,747 386%
Coventry National First Health $439 - $3,403 411%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $453 - $3,512 424%
Rockport Workers Comp $453 - $3,512 424%
Beech Street $494 - $5,108 463%
Independent Medical System $494 - $3,831 463%
National Healthcare Solutions $494 - $3,831 463%
Southwest Medical $494 - $3,831 463%
Coastal Comp $535 - $4,151 501%
Cigna $659 - $5,108 617%
Physicians, Inc $700 - $5,428 655%
Affiliated Ppo $741 - $5,747 694%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 500 W Medical Center Blvd, Webster, TX 77598
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals