CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $97
Cash Discount Price: $144
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc is $97. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $144. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1340 Hal Greer Boulevard, Huntington, WV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$144

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$97

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: $144 (135%)

Insurance Median: $97 (91%)

Cash: $144 (135% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $97 (91% 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
The Healthplan	$21 - $57	20%
Unicare	$21 - $57	20%
Aetna	$26 - $1,130	24%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$26 - $1,002	24%
Humana	$26 - $97	24%
Peak Health	$26 - $1,067	24%
Peia	$26 - $118	24%
UnitedHealthcare	$26 - $1,188	24%
Caresource	$29 - $1,193	27%
Cigna	$74 - $1,142	69%
Firsthealth	$77 - $1,193	72%
Healthsmart	$77 - $1,193	72%
Phcs Multiplan	$77 - $1,193	72%
Zelis Network	$77 - $1,193	72%

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 $144.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 76705.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 76705.
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.