CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Sanford Worthington Medical Center

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $608
Cash Discount Price: $789
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.69x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Sanford Worthington Medical Center is $608. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $789. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1018 Sixth Avenue Po Box 997, Worthington, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$789

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$608

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: $789 (739%)

Insurance Median: $608 (569%)

Cash: $789 (739% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $608 (569% 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 569% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 469%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$81 - $464	76%
Sanford Health Plan Align	$99	93%
Ucare	$106 - $805	99%
Aetna	$107 - $845	100%
Health Partners	$107 - $732	100%
Medicare (plans)	$107	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$107 - $861	100%
Primewest	$110 - $117	103%
Sanford Health Plan	$365 - $470	342%
Security Health Plan	$518 - $567	485%
Medica	$840 - $985	786%
First Choice Health Network	$847 - $928	793%
Healthez	$847 - $928	793%
Multiplan	$847 - $928	793%

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 $789.
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 Sanford Worthington 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.