CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Fairview Bethesda Hospital

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $318
Cash Discount Price: $217
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Fairview Bethesda Hospital is $318. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $217. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 45 10Th St W, Saint Paul, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$217

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$318

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: $217 (203%)

Insurance Median: $318 (298%)

Cash: $217 (203% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $318 (298% 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 298% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 198%). 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
Health Partners	$19 - $426	18%
Itasca Medical Care	$19 - $106	18%
Primewest	$19 - $106	18%
South Country Health Alliance	$19 - $106	18%
Ucare	$19 - $243	18%
Medica	$20 - $395	19%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$22 - $322	21%
Hennepin Health	$22 - $108	21%
Sanford Health Plan	$26 - $322	24%
Security Health Plan	$26 - $410	24%
UnitedHealthcare	$26 - $312	24%
Wellcare	$26 - $106	24%
America'S Ppo	$263 - $394	246%
First Health	$414 - $448	388%
Multiplan	$429 - $465	402%
Private Healthcare Systems	$429 - $465	402%
Wisconsin Physician Services	$454 - $492	425%

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 $217.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 76705.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Fairview Bethesda Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 76705.
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.