CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Sanford Bagley Medical Center

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $454
Cash Discount Price: $426
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Sanford Bagley Medical Center is $454. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $426. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 203 4Th Street Northwest, Bagley, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$426

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$454

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: $426 (399%)

Insurance Median: $454 (425%)

Cash: $426 (399% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $454 (425% 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 425% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 325%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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 - $468	105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$129 - $493	121%
Sanford Health Plan Align	$243	228%
Health Partners	$263 - $432	246%
Medicare (plans)	$263	246%
UnitedHealthcare	$263 - $445	246%
Primewest	$269 - $287	252%
Aetna	$286 - $463	268%
Security Health Plan	$293	274%
Sanford Health Plan	$421 - $495	394%
Medica	$469 - $504	439%
Cigna	$480	449%
First Choice Health Network	$480	449%
Healthez	$480	449%
Multiplan	$480	449%

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 $426.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 76536.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Sanford Bagley Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 76536.
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.