CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Sanford Sheldon Medical Center

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $793
  • Cash Discount Price: $983
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.42x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Sanford Sheldon Medical Center is $793. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $983. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 7.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 118 North Seventh Avenue, Po Box 250, Sheldon, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$983

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$793

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: $983 (920%)
Insurance Median: $793 (742%)
Cash: $983 (920% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $793 (742% 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 742% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 642%). 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
Sanford Health Plan Align $350 328%
Ucare $376 - $1,080 352%
Aetna $380 - $1,068 356%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $380 356%
Health Partners $380 - $922 356%
Medicare (plans) $380 356%
UnitedHealthcare $380 - $1,026 356%
Primewest $387 362%
Wellmark $614 - $639 575%
Sanford Health Plan $658 - $775 616%
Security Health Plan $676 633%
Medica $1,014 - $1,084 949%
First Choice Health Network $1,106 1035%
Healthez $1,106 1035%
Multiplan $1,106 1035%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 118 North Seventh Avenue, Po Box 250, Sheldon, IA 51201
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals