CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Columbus Community Hospital

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $390
  • Cash Discount Price: $930
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Columbus Community Hospital is $390. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $930. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 Park Ave, Columbus, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$930

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$390

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: $930 (871%)
Insurance Median: $390 (365%)
Cash: $930 (871% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $390 (365% 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 365% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 265%). 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
Alliance $105 98%
Dean Health Plan $107 - $853 100%
My Choice Wisconsin $107 - $290 100%
Quartz $107 - $1,111 100%
Security Health Plan $107 - $1,262 100%
UnitedHealthcare $107 - $1,404 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $290 - $1,302 272%
Icare $290 - $490 272%
Cigna $1,011 947%
Health Payment Systems $1,268 1187%
Trilogy $1,387 1299%
Wps $1,424 1333%
Healtheos $1,471 - $1,573 1377%
First Health $1,488 1393%
Humana $1,522 1425%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1515 Park Ave, Columbus, WI 53925
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals