CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Lakewood Health System

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76700
  • Insurance Median: $345
  • Cash Discount Price: $301
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.23x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Lakewood Health System is $345. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $301. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 49725 County Road 83, Staples, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$301

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$345

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: $301 (282%)
Insurance Median: $345 (323%)
Cash: $301 (282% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $345 (323% 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 323% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 223%). 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
Ucare Msho/Special Needs $25 - $360 23%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $37 - $643 35%
Humana $37 - $353 35%
Ucare Mcr Adv $37 - $360 35%
UnitedHealthcare $37 - $778 35%
Medica Msho/Mcr Adv $38 - $350 36%
Health Partners - All Plans $57 - $822 53%
Ucare Individual/Family - All Other Plans $59 - $402 55%
Medica Choice Care $65 - $427 61%
Medica Choice/Focus/Ifb/Mhps - All Other Plans $65 - $782 61%
Preferred One Hmo $73 - $830 68%
Preferred One Ppo - All Other Plans $77 - $830 72%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 49725 County Road 83, Staples, MN 56479
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals