CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Medina Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $171
Cash Discount Price: $358
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.60x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Medina Regional Hospital is $171. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $358. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 Avenue E, Hondo, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$358

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$171

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: $358 (335%)

Insurance Median: $171 (160%)

Cash: $358 (335% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $171 (160% 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.

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$95 - $298	89%
Superior Health Plan	$97 - $154	91%
Community First Health Plan	$119 - $398	111%
Amerivantage	$131	123%
Aetna	$135 - $238	126%
Amerigroup	$135	126%
Cigna	$159	149%
Curative	$183 - $238	171%
Blue Advantage	$199	186%
Benefit Administrators	$398	373%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$481	450%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $358.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 76705.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Medina Regional Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 76705.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.