CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Margaretville Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $543
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,235
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Margaretville Memorial Hospital is $543. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,235. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 42084 State Highway 28, Margaretville, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,235

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$543

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: $1,235 (1156%)
Insurance Median: $543 (508%)
Cash: $1,235 (1156% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $543 (508% 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 508% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 408%). 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
Oxford $179 168%
UnitedHealthcare $179 - $543 168%
Aetna $269 - $1,235 252%
Mvp $328 307%
Emblem $337 - $396 316%
Mvp Hmo/Ppo $387 362%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $514 - $685 481%
Mvp Gold (McR) $543 508%
Hamaspik (McR) $543 508%
Medicare (plans) $543 - $815 508%
Affinity By Molina McR $571 535%
Cdphp $598 560%
Self-Pay $738 691%
Emblem Ghi/Hip Ppo/Cbp $766 717%
Mvp Exchange $803 752%
Emblem Select Care (Exchange) $840 786%
Magnacare Standard $864 809%
Oxford Exchange $864 809%
Todays Options $897 840%
Emblem Ghi/Hip Hmo/Epo/Pos $988 925%
Magnacare Preferred $988 925%
Multiplan $1,013 948%
First Health $1,112 1041%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 42084 State Highway 28, Margaretville, NY 12455
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals