CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Rio Grande Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $1,578
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,184
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.77x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Rio Grande Regional Hospital is $1,578. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,184. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 14.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 101 E Ridge Rd, McAllen, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,184

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,578

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: $4,184 (3917%)
Insurance Median: $1,578 (1477%)
Cash: $4,184 (3917% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,578 (1477% 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 1477% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1377%). 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
Texas Health Network $86 81%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan $90 84%
United $90 - $1,990 84%
Aetna $96 90%
Molina Healthcare $96 90%
Healthcare Highways $213 199%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $253 - $1,990 237%
Superior Health Plan $276 - $310 258%
Humana $277 259%
Texas Athletic Network $300 - $600 281%
Texas Workforce Commission $947 - $1,061 887%
Cigna $1,279 - $1,889 1197%
Averde Health $1,302 - $1,460 1219%
Allegian Health $1,578 - $1,769 1477%
Curative Administrators $1,578 - $1,769 1477%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $1,697 - $3,759 1589%
First Health $2,269 - $2,543 2124%
National Healthcare Solutions $2,368 - $2,654 2217%
Southwest Medical $2,368 - $2,654 2217%
Coastal Comp $2,565 - $2,875 2401%
Usa Managed Care $2,565 - $3,538 2401%
Ppo Next/ Medical Control $2,960 - $3,317 2771%
Beech Street $3,157 - $3,538 2956%
Multiplan $3,157 - $3,538 2956%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 101 E Ridge Rd, McAllen, TX 78503
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals