CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: North Austin Medical Center

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $291
  • Cash Discount Price: $991
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.72x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at North Austin Medical Center is $291. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $991. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.72x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12221 Mopac Expressway North, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$991

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$291

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: $991 (928%)
Insurance Median: $291 (272%)
Cash: $991 (928% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $291 (272% 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 272% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 172%). 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 $16 - $374 15%
Moda $76 - $517 71%
United $80 - $989 75%
Amerigroup $90 84%
Covenant Management Systems $93 - $633 87%
Healthcare Highways $94 - $659 88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $95 - $648 89%
Imo Med - Select Network $97 - $659 91%
Nomi Health $103 - $813 96%
St David’S Hospice $105 98%
Molina Healthcare $115 108%
Moda Health $116 - $813 109%
Evry Health $119 - $809 111%
Texas Healthcare Foundation Heb $120 - $813 112%
Texas Workforce Commission $126 - $857 118%
Curative Administrators $129 - $879 121%
Harbor Health Team $129 - $879 121%
Humana $131 123%
Sendero $131 123%
Aetna $132 - $763 124%
Averde Health $145 - $989 136%
UnitedHealthcare $145 - $989 136%
Comanche County $162 - $1,099 152%
National Choicecare $162 - $1,099 152%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $178 - $1,758 167%
Independent Medical Systems $178 - $1,209 167%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $178 - $1,209 167%
Prime Health $194 - $1,319 182%
First Health $202 - $1,561 189%
Coastal Comp Health Networks $210 - $1,429 197%
National Health Care $210 - $1,429 197%
Texas Municipal League $226 - $1,539 212%
Medcorp Southwest $242 - $1,648 227%
Rockport Healthcare Group $258 - $1,978 242%
Bce Emergis Corporation $291 - $1,978 272%
Beech Street $291 - $1,978 272%
Medical Control Network Solutions $291 - $1,978 272%
Multiplan $291 - $1,978 272%

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Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 12221 Mopac Expressway North, Austin, TX 78758
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals