CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: St Lukes Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $88
Cash Discount Price: $177
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.82x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at St Lukes Regional Medical Center is $88. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $177. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2720 Stone Park Boulevard, Sioux City, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$177

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$88

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: $177 (166%)

Insurance Median: $88 (82%)

Cash: $177 (166% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $88 (82% 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.

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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	$21 - $80	20%
Aetna	$26 - $260	24%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$26 - $181	24%
Molina	$26 - $106	24%
Amerivantage	$27 - $109	25%
Humana	$27 - $109	25%
UnitedHealthcare	$27 - $284	25%
Avera Health Plan	$39 - $201	37%
Wellmark Uph Self-Funded	$49 - $154	46%
Cigna	$54 - $194	51%
Health Partners Open Network	$54 - $177	51%
Amerigroup	$94	88%
Iowa Total Care	$94	88%
Medica Exchange Inspire	$159	149%
Medica Exchange Insure	$179	168%

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 $177.
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 St Lukes Regional Medical Center 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.