CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Snoqualmie Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $194
Cash Discount Price: $457
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.82x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Snoqualmie Valley Hospital is $194. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $457. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9801 Frontier Ave Se, Snoqualmie, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$457

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$194

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: $457 (428%)

Insurance Median: $194 (182%)

Cash: $457 (428% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $194 (182% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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 Health Plan Of Wa Mcd Rep	$69 - $657	65%
Medicaid / KanCare	$69 - $657	65%
UnitedHealthcare	$69 - $1,294	65%
Aetna	$71 - $818	66%
Humana	$71 - $599	66%
Washington Coordinated Care	$72 - $709	67%
Amerigroup Wellpoint	$73 - $696	68%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington Mcd Rep	$76 - $709	71%
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Northwest	$105 - $886	98%
Blue Shield Of Wa Regence Mcr Adv	$132 - $599	124%
Community Health Plan Of Wa	$132 - $605	124%
Medicare (plans)	$132 - $593	124%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington Mcr Adv	$132 - $593	124%
Cigna	$134 - $1,126	125%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington	$135 - $605	126%
First Choice Health Network	$151 - $985	141%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$159 - $844	149%
Blue Shield Of Wa Regence	$163 - $225	153%

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 $457.
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 Snoqualmie Valley Hospital 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.