CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Sanford Westbrook Medical Center

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $1,156
Cash Discount Price: $1,108
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.82x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Sanford Westbrook Medical Center is $1,156. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,108. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 10.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 920 Bell Avenue Po Box 188, Westbrook, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,108

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,156

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: $1,108 (1037%)

Insurance Median: $1,156 (1082%)

Cash: $1,108 (1037% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,156 (1082% 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 1082% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 982%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Ucare	$112 - $1,217	105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$335 - $1,281	314%
Sanford Health Plan Align	$593	555%
Wellmark Sd	$636	595%
Aetna	$643 - $1,204	602%
Health Partners	$643 - $1,108	602%
Medicare (plans)	$643	602%
UnitedHealthcare	$643 - $1,156	602%
Primewest	$654 - $701	612%
Security Health Plan	$762	713%
Sanford Health Plan	$1,093 - $1,286	1023%
Medica	$1,217 - $1,310	1139%
Cigna	$1,246	1167%
First Choice Health Network	$1,246	1167%
Healthez	$1,246	1167%
Multiplan	$1,246	1167%

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 $1,108.
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 Sanford Westbrook 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.