CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Hospital

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $214
Cash Discount Price: $587
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Ascension Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Hospital is $214. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $587. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 13111 N Port Washington Rd, Mequon, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$587

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$214

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: $587 (550%)

Insurance Median: $214 (200%)

Cash: $587 (550% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $214 (200% 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 200% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 100%). 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

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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
Network Health Plan	$63 - $193	59%
Humana	$109 - $322	102%
UnitedHealthcare	$109 - $245	102%
Alliance	$134 - $400	125%
Cchp Marketplace	$245	229%

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 $587.
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 Ascension Sacred Heart Rehabilitation 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.