CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Sanford Jackson Medical Center

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $932
Cash Discount Price: $1,082
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Sanford Jackson Medical Center is $932. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,082. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 8.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1430 North Highway, Jackson, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,082

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$932

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: $1,082 (1013%)

Insurance Median: $932 (873%)

Cash: $1,082 (1013% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $932 (873% 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 873% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 773%). 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
Ucare	$112 - $1,189	105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$328 - $1,252	307%
Sanford Health Plan Align	$425	398%
Wellmark Sd	$456	427%
Aetna	$460 - $1,176	431%
Health Partners	$460 - $1,082	431%
Medicare (plans)	$460	431%
UnitedHealthcare	$460 - $1,130	431%
Primewest	$469 - $506	439%
Sanford Health Plan	$725 - $853	679%
Security Health Plan	$744	697%
Medica	$1,189 - $1,280	1113%
Cigna	$1,218	1140%
First Choice Health Network	$1,218	1140%
Healthez	$1,218	1140%
Multiplan	$1,218	1140%

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 $1,082.
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 Jackson 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.