CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: North Austin Medical Center

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $267
  • Cash Discount Price: $880
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at North Austin Medical Center is $267. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $880. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12221 Mopac Expressway North, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$880

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$267

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: $880 (824%)
Insurance Median: $267 (250%)
Cash: $880 (824% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $267 (250% 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 250% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 150%). 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 - $237 15%
Amerigroup $66 62%
Moda $76 - $328 71%
United $80 - $629 75%
St David’S Hospice $87 81%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $92 - $412 86%
Covenant Management Systems $93 - $402 87%
Healthcare Highways $94 - $419 88%
Molina Healthcare $96 90%
Imo Med - Select Network $97 - $419 91%
Nomi Health $103 - $517 96%
Humana $109 102%
Sendero $109 102%
Aetna $110 - $574 103%
Moda Health $116 - $517 109%
Evry Health $119 - $514 111%
Texas Healthcare Foundation Heb $120 - $517 112%
Texas Workforce Commission $126 - $545 118%
Curative Administrators $129 - $559 121%
Harbor Health Team $129 - $559 121%
Averde Health $145 - $629 136%
UnitedHealthcare $145 - $629 136%
Comanche County $162 - $698 152%
National Choicecare $162 - $698 152%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $178 - $1,118 167%
Independent Medical Systems $178 - $768 167%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $178 - $768 167%
Prime Health $194 - $838 182%
First Health $202 - $992 189%
Coastal Comp Health Networks $210 - $908 197%
National Health Care $210 - $908 197%
Texas Municipal League $226 - $978 212%
Medcorp Southwest $242 - $1,048 227%
Rockport Healthcare Group $258 - $1,257 242%
Bce Emergis Corporation $291 - $1,257 272%
Beech Street $291 - $1,257 272%
Medical Control Network Solutions $291 - $1,257 272%
Multiplan $291 - $1,257 272%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

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