CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Beckley Arh Hospital

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $92
Cash Discount Price: $933
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.86x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Beckley Arh Hospital is $92. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $933. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 306 Stanaford Road, Beckley, WV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$933

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$92

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: $933 (874%)

Insurance Median: $92 (86%)

Cash: $933 (874% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $92 (86% 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 Health Plan	$29 - $92	27%
Aetna	$36 - $1,368	34%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$92	86%
Humana	$92	86%
UnitedHealthcare	$92 - $1,228	86%
Wellcare Of Kentucky	$92	86%
Highmark	$458 - $575	429%
The Health Plan Hmo	$1,306	1223%

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 $933.
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 Beckley Arh 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.