CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Guthrie County Hospital

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $420
Cash Discount Price: $627
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Guthrie County Hospital is $420. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $627. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 710 North 12Th Street, Guthrie Center, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$627

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$420

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: $627 (587%)

Insurance Median: $420 (393%)

Cash: $627 (587% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $420 (393% 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 393% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 293%). 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

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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
Wellmark Hmo	$303	284%
Wellmark Ppo-All Other Plans	$333	312%
Aetna	$357 - $577	334%
Health Partners - All Other Plans	$382	358%
Ambetter / Centene	$420	393%
Health Partners Med Adv	$420	393%
Iowa Total Care Direct - All Other Plans	$420	393%
Iowa Total Care Mcr	$420	393%
UnitedHealthcare	$469	439%

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 $627.
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 Guthrie County 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.