CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Preston Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $401
Cash Discount Price: $276
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.75x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Preston Memorial Hospital is $401. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $276. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 150 Memorial Drive, Kingwood, WV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$276

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$401

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: $276 (258%)

Insurance Median: $401 (375%)

Cash: $276 (258% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $401 (375% 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 375% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 275%). 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
Unicare	$103	96%
Advantra	$267 - $394	250%
Aetna	$267 - $592	250%
Humana	$267 - $394	250%
Medicare (plans)	$267 - $532	250%
Uhc_Va	$267 - $394	250%
Upmc	$280 - $414	262%
Medicaid / KanCare	$289 - $449	271%
Blue_Cross_Highmark_Aca	$324 - $478	303%
Blue_Cross_Highmark_Pos	$359 - $531	336%
Blue_Cross_Highmark_Ppo	$359 - $531	336%
Blue_Cross_Highmark_Traditional	$394 - $582	369%
UnitedHealthcare	$400 - $592	374%
Cigna	$409 - $605	383%
Geha	$423 - $624	396%
4_Most	$432 - $638	404%
Health	$432 - $638	404%

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 $276.
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 Preston Memorial Hospital 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.