CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $430
Cash Discount Price: $498
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor is $430. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $498. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 305 Mallard, Taylor, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$498

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$430

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: $498 (466%)

Insurance Median: $430 (403%)

Cash: $498 (466% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $430 (403% 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 403% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 303%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$165 - $355	154%
Triwest	$174	163%
Corvel	$182	170%
Prime Health Services	$182	170%
American Health Plan	$183	171%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$183 - $430	171%
Healthspring	$183	171%
Procare Advantage	$183	171%
Superior Health Plan	$183	171%
Careworks Fka Rockport	$216	202%
Injury Management Organization	$216	202%
Sedgwick	$216	202%
Cigna	$426 - $500	399%
Aetna	$456	427%
Midcoast	$456	427%
Quiktrip	$456	427%
UnitedHealthcare	$459	430%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$481	450%
Independent Medical System	$498	466%
Curative	$539	505%
Humana	$539 - $581	505%
First Health	$581	544%
Healthsmart	$581 - $622	544%
Private Health Care System	$622	582%
Bluebell Creameries	$663	621%
Three Rivers	$663	621%

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 $498.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 76700.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 76700.
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.