CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $569
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,752
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.33x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is $569. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,752. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1139 E Sonterra Blvd,, San Antonio, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,752

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$569

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: $2,752 (2577%)
Insurance Median: $569 (533%)
Cash: $2,752 (2577% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $569 (533% 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 533% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 433%). 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 $87 - $808 81%
United $87 - $1,347 81%
Usa Managed Care Chip $87 81%
Amerigroup $89 - $419 83%
Aetna $96 - $1,497 90%
Molina Healthcare $96 90%
Humana $109 102%
Superior Health $125 - $150 117%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $196 - $883 184%
Imperial Insurance $477 - $569 447%
Focus Health Solutions $753 - $898 705%
Healthcare Highways $773 - $922 724%
Valenz $878 - $1,048 822%
Evry Health $923 - $1,102 864%
Curative Administrators $1,004 - $1,198 940%
Fidelis Securecare $1,129 - $1,347 1057%
National Choicecare $1,255 - $1,497 1175%
Texas Healthcare Foundation Heb $1,255 - $1,497 1175%
Tx Healthcare Foundation $1,255 - $1,497 1175%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $1,380 - $1,647 1292%
Independent Medical Systems $1,380 - $1,647 1292%
Physician Cooperative Of Texas $1,380 - $1,647 1292%
Haa Preferred Partners $1,505 - $1,796 1409%
San Antonio Employers Health Alliance $1,505 - $1,796 1409%
Coastal Comp Health Networks $1,631 - $1,946 1527%
National Healthcare Solutions $1,631 - $1,946 1527%
Tml Intergovernmental Ebp $1,756 - $2,096 1644%
Multiplan $1,882 - $2,545 1762%
Triwest Health Alliance $1,882 - $2,246 1762%
Usa Managed Care $1,882 - $2,246 1762%
Blue Bell $2,007 - $2,395 1879%
Directcare America $2,007 - $2,395 1879%
Managed Healthcare $2,133 - $2,545 1997%

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