CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Carilion New River Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $767
Cash Discount Price: $527
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center is $767. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $527. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 7.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2900 Lamb Circle, Christiansburg, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$527

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$767

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: $527 (493%)

Insurance Median: $767 (718%)

Cash: $527 (493% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $767 (718% 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 718% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 618%). 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
Aetna	$92 - $1,001	86%
Humana	$94 - $109	88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$100 - $444	94%
UnitedHealthcare	$101 - $1,232	95%
Sentara Health Plan	$103 - $934	96%
Abh Of Va (Formerly Coventry)	$109	102%
Abh Of Wva (Formerly Coventry)	$109	102%
Gateway - Tier 3	$829	776%
Vhn - Ultra	$934	874%
Cigna	$1,016 - $1,085	951%
Connecticare	$1,055	988%
Vhn - Plus	$1,160	1086%
Gateway - Tier 2	$1,206	1129%
Vhn	$1,206	1129%
Vhn - Link	$1,356	1270%
Gateway - Tier 1	$1,432	1341%
Vhn - Secondary Payors	$1,432	1341%

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 $527.
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 Carilion New River Valley Medical Center 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.