CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $605
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,317
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is $605. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,317. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1139 E Sonterra Blvd,, San Antonio, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,317

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$605

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: $3,317 (3106%)
Insurance Median: $605 (566%)
Cash: $3,317 (3106% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $605 (566% 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 566% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 466%). 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
Community First Health Plans $105 - $932 98%
United $105 - $1,553 98%
Usa Managed Care Chip $105 98%
Amerigroup $107 - $483 100%
Aetna $115 - $1,726 108%
Molina Healthcare $115 108%
Humana $131 123%
Superior Health $159 - $173 149%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $196 - $1,018 184%
Imperial Insurance $605 - $656 566%
Focus Health Solutions $955 - $1,036 894%
Healthcare Highways $980 - $1,063 918%
Valenz $1,114 - $1,208 1043%
Evry Health $1,171 - $1,270 1096%
Curative Administrators $1,273 - $1,381 1192%
Fidelis Securecare $1,432 - $1,553 1341%
Tx Healthcare Foundation $1,591 - $1,726 1490%
National Choicecare $1,726 1616%
Texas Healthcare Foundation Heb $1,726 1616%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $1,750 - $1,898 1638%
Independent Medical Systems $1,898 1777%
Physician Cooperative Of Texas $1,898 1777%
Haa Preferred Partners $1,910 - $2,071 1788%
San Antonio Employers Health Alliance $2,071 1939%
Coastal Comp Health Networks $2,244 2101%
National Healthcare Solutions $2,244 2101%
Multiplan $2,387 - $2,934 2235%
Triwest Health Alliance $2,387 - $2,589 2235%
Tml Intergovernmental Ebp $2,416 2262%
Blue Bell $2,546 - $2,761 2384%
Directcare America $2,546 - $2,761 2384%
Usa Managed Care $2,589 2424%
Managed Healthcare $2,934 2747%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1139 E Sonterra Blvd,, San Antonio, TX 78258
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals