CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Sanford Luverne Medical Center

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $686
Cash Discount Price: $737
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Sanford Luverne Medical Center is $686. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $737. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 N Kniss Avenue P O Box 1019, Luverne, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$737

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$686

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: $737 (690%)

Insurance Median: $686 (642%)

Cash: $737 (690% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $686 (642% 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 642% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 542%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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 - $809	105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$223 - $852	209%
Sanford Health Plan Align	$324	303%
Aetna	$351 - $800	329%
Health Partners	$351 - $737	329%
Medicare (plans)	$351	329%
UnitedHealthcare	$351 - $769	329%
Primewest	$358 - $436	335%
Sanford Health Plan	$493 - $581	462%
Security Health Plan	$507	475%
Medica	$810 - $871	758%
Cigna	$829	776%
First Choice Health Network	$829	776%
Healthez	$829	776%
Multiplan	$829	776%

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 $737.
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 Luverne 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.