CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Medical City Alliance

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $238
Cash Discount Price: $2,700
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Medical City Alliance is $238. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,700. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3101 North Tarrant Parkway, Fort Worth, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,700

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$238

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: $2,700 (2528%)

Insurance Median: $238 (223%)

Cash: $2,700 (2528% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $238 (223% 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 223% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 123%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Amerigroup	$105	98%
Cook Childrens Health Plan	$105	98%
Parkland Community Health Plan	$105	98%
United	$105 - $655	98%
Cigna	$110 - $432	103%
Aetna	$113 - $2,098	106%
Molina	$115 - $117	108%
Humana	$131 - $894	123%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$133 - $1,281	125%
Superior Health Plan	$176 - $202	165%
Healthcare Highways	$616 - $975	577%
Evry Health	$649 - $745	608%
Curative Administrators	$1,006 - $1,154	942%
Multiplan Phcs	$1,760 - $2,020	1648%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$1,886 - $2,165	1766%
Independent Medical Systems	$2,514 - $2,886	2354%
National Healthcare Solutions	$2,514 - $2,886	2354%

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 $2,700.
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 Medical City Alliance 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.