CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Texas Orthopedic Hospital

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $444
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,956
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Texas Orthopedic Hospital is $444. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,956. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7401 South Main Street, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,956

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$444

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: $2,956 (2768%)
Insurance Median: $444 (416%)
Cash: $2,956 (2768% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $444 (416% 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 416% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 316%). 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 $103 96%
Amerigroup $105 98%
Texas Childrens Health Plans $105 - $491 98%
Community Health Choice Mcd $107 100%
United $109 - $1,330 102%
Aetna $115 - $509 108%
Molina Healthcare $115 108%
Humana $131 - $1,453 123%
Superior Health Plan $177 166%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $197 - $1,034 184%
Healthcare Highways $213 199%
Texas Athletic Network $300 - $600 281%
Texas Workforce Commission $709 664%
Evry Health $807 756%
Imagine Health $1,034 968%
Christus (Usfhp) $1,182 1107%
Curative Administrators $1,182 1107%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $1,271 - $2,512 1190%
Averde Health $1,330 1245%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $1,330 1245%
Coventry National First Health $1,575 1475%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $1,626 1522%
Rockport Workers Comp $1,626 1522%
Independent Medical System $1,773 1660%
National Healthcare Solutions $1,773 1660%
Southwest Medical $1,773 1660%
Coastal Comp $1,921 1799%
Multiplan $2,217 - $2,512 2076%
International Health Insurance $2,364 2213%
Physicians, Inc $2,512 2352%
Affiliated Ppo $2,660 2490%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7401 South Main Street, Houston, TX 77030
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals