CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Astera Health

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $295
Cash Discount Price: $420
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.76x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Astera Health is $295. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $420. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 421 11Th Street Nw, Wadena, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$420

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$295

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: $420 (393%)

Insurance Median: $295 (276%)

Cash: $420 (393% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $295 (276% 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 276% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 176%). 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
Blue Plus Pmap [40002]	$28 - $5,128	26%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$41 - $5,128	38%
Health Partners [10045]	$41 - $5,128	38%
Medica Nonpmap [10056]	$41 - $67,793	38%
Primewest Non Pmap [30004]	$41 - $5,128	38%
Ucare Non Pmap [30007]	$41 - $5,385	38%
Ucare Pmap [30006]	$73 - $1,691	68%
Health Partners Pmap [10046]	$87 - $438	81%
Medica Pmap [10057]	$87 - $3,448	81%
Primewest Pmap [30003]	$87 - $3,448	81%
UnitedHealthcare	$138 - $673	129%
Sanford Health Plan [10120]	$163 - $740	153%
Ucare Commercial [10705]	$244 - $647	228%
Multiplan	$262 - $696	245%
Aetna	$295 - $783	276%

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 $420.
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 Astera Health 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.