CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Texas Orthopedic Hospital

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $390
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,614
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Texas Orthopedic Hospital is $390. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,614. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7401 South Main Street, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,614

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$390

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: $2,614 (2447%)
Insurance Median: $390 (365%)
Cash: $2,614 (2447% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $390 (365% 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 365% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 265%). 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 $85 80%
Amerigroup $87 81%
Texas Childrens Health Plans $87 - $434 81%
Community Health Choice Mcd $89 83%
United $90 - $1,176 84%
Aetna $96 - $384 90%
Molina Healthcare $96 90%
Humana $109 - $1,099 102%
Superior Health Plan $157 147%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $197 - $915 184%
Healthcare Highways $213 199%
Texas Athletic Network $300 - $600 281%
Texas Workforce Commission $627 587%
Evry Health $714 668%
Imagine Health $915 857%
Christus (Usfhp) $1,046 979%
Curative Administrators $1,046 979%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $1,124 - $2,222 1052%
Averde Health $1,176 1101%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $1,176 1101%
Coventry National First Health $1,393 1304%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $1,438 1346%
Rockport Workers Comp $1,438 1346%
Independent Medical System $1,569 1469%
National Healthcare Solutions $1,569 1469%
Southwest Medical $1,569 1469%
Coastal Comp $1,699 1591%
Multiplan $1,961 - $2,222 1836%
International Health Insurance $2,091 1958%
Physicians, Inc $2,222 2080%
Affiliated Ppo $2,353 2203%

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