CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Marshfield Medical Center - Minocqua

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76705
Insurance Median: $656
Cash Discount Price: $693
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Marshfield Medical Center - Minocqua is $656. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $693. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9576 Highway 70, Minocqua, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$693

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$656

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: $693 (649%)

Insurance Median: $656 (614%)

Cash: $693 (649% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $656 (614% 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 614% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 514%). 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
Family Health Center (Fhc)	$364	341%
Security Health Plan (Shp)	$384 - $525	360%
Amish/Mennonite	$401	375%
Sanford Health Plan	$401	375%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$419 - $468	392%
The Alliance	$532 - $600	498%
UnitedHealthcare	$585 - $601	548%
Group Health Cooperative Of Eau Claire	$598 - $656	560%
Besse Forest Products	$620	580%
Molina Healthcare Of Wi	$620	580%
Rice Lake School District	$620	580%
Wps Health Insurance	$645 - $707	604%
Medica Of Wi	$679 - $694	636%
Cigna	$685	641%
Healtheos By Multiplan Inc.	$685 - $693	641%
Corvel	$693	649%
First Health	$693	649%
Health Partners	$693	649%
Three Rivers Provider Network (Trpn)	$693	649%
Trilogy	$696 - $700	652%
Coventry	$700	655%
Health Smart	$700	655%
Rising Medical Work Comp	$707	662%

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 $693.
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 Marshfield Medical Center - Minocqua 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.