CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Beloit Health System

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $886
Cash Discount Price: $475
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.30x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Beloit Health System is $886. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $475. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 8.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1969 W Hart Rd, Beloit, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$475

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$886

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: $475 (445%)

Insurance Median: $886 (830%)

Cash: $475 (445% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $886 (830% 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 830% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 730%). 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	$76 - $1,718	71%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$76 - $965	71%
Dean Health	$76 - $1,012	71%
Independent Care Health Plan	$76 - $114	71%
Quartz	$76 - $1,176	71%
UnitedHealthcare	$76 - $597	71%
Cook Children'S Health Plan (Cchp)	$110 - $904	103%
Humana	$110 - $1,356	103%
Managed Health Services	$110	103%
Molina Healthcare	$110	103%
Wellcare	$110	103%
Naphcare	$114 - $1,085	107%
The Alliance	$289 - $440	271%
Wps	$380 - $1,340	356%
Wea Trust	$816 - $995	764%
Multiplan	$1,187 - $1,447	1111%
Health Eos	$1,321 - $1,646	1237%
Cigna	$1,365 - $1,718	1278%
Hfn	$1,365 - $1,718	1278%
Preferred Network Access	$1,365 - $1,718	1278%

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 $475.
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 Beloit Health System 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.