CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: St Lukes Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $106
Cash Discount Price: $243
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at St Lukes Regional Medical Center is $106. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $243. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2720 Stone Park Boulevard, Sioux City, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$243

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$106

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: $243 (228%)

Insurance Median: $106 (99%)

Cash: $243 (228% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $106 (99% 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
Nebraska Total Care	$31 - $110	29%
Aetna	$35 - $320	33%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$36 - $241	34%
Molina	$36 - $106	34%
Amerivantage	$37 - $109	35%
Humana	$37 - $109	35%
UnitedHealthcare	$37 - $284	35%
Avera Health Plan	$53 - $276	50%
Wellmark Uph Self-Funded	$68 - $205	64%
Health Partners Open Network	$74 - $236	69%
Cigna	$75 - $267	70%
Amerigroup	$94	88%
Iowa Total Care	$94	88%
Medica Exchange Inspire	$219	205%
Medica Exchange Insure	$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 $243.
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 St Lukes Regional Medical Center 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.