CT imaging
CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast
CPT 74177
$480 - $4,314
from 4 insurers · median $4,136
Aetna$4,098
Insurer A*$480
Insurer B*$4,175
Insurer C*$4,314
Medicare $356
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Sanford South University Medical Center
Fargo, ND
Fargo, ND 58103(701) 234-2000
380
Beds
About this hospital
Sanford South University Medical Center is a 380-bed hospital in Fargo, ND.
- CCN
- 350004
Prices for common services
The 24 services Sanford South University Medical Center most likely performs, ranked by likely volume and what it is paid. Each service names one insurer. * marks hidden insurer names; A, B and C rank the remaining rates from low to high and reset for each service.
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CT imaging
CT of the abdomen and pelvis, without contrast
CPT 74176
$306 - $3,601
from 4 insurers · median $3,453
Aetna$3,421
Insurer A*$306
Insurer B*$3,485
Insurer C*$3,601
Medicare $244
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Cardiology and vascular testing
Complete echocardiogram with Doppler and color flow
CPT 93306
$688 - $2,818
from 4 insurers · median $2,702
Aetna$2,677
Insurer A*$688
Insurer B*$2,727
Insurer C*$2,818
Medicare $558
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CT of the chest, with contrast
CPT 71260
$229 - $3,040
from 4 insurers · median $2,915
Aetna$2,888
Insurer A*$229
Insurer B*$2,942
Insurer C*$3,040
Medicare $179
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI brain before and after contrast
CPT 70553
$480 - $4,891
from 4 insurers · median $4,690
Blue Cross$480
Insurer A*$4,646
Insurer B*$4,733
Insurer C*$4,891
Medicare $356
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Mammography
Screening mammography, bilateral
CPT 77067
$252 - $454
from 4 insurers · median $435
Cigna$454
Insurer A*$252
Insurer B*$431
Insurer C*$439
Medicare $92
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CT angiography of chest blood vessels
CPT 71275
$229 - $3,540
from 2 insurers · median $1,884
Aetna$3,540
Insurer A*$229
Medicare $179
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy
CPT 43239
$1,131 - $2,895
from 4 insurers · median $2,776
Cigna$2,895
Insurer A*$1,131
Insurer B*$2,751
Insurer C*$2,802
Medicare $927
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI lumbar spine without contrast
CPT 72148
$306 - $3,876
from 4 insurers · median $3,717
Blue Cross$306
Insurer A*$3,682
Insurer B*$3,751
Insurer C*$3,876
Medicare $244
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
Colonoscopy with polyp removal
CPT 45385
$1,472 - $2,995
from 4 insurers · median $2,872
Cigna$2,995
Insurer A*$1,472
Insurer B*$2,845
Insurer C*$2,899
Medicare $1,223
Typical for a hospital with this service line
X-ray and bone density
Chest X-ray, two views
CPT 71046
$113 - $410
from 4 insurers · median $394
Blue Cross$113
Insurer A*$390
Insurer B*$397
Insurer C*$410
Medicare $89
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
Colonoscopy with biopsy
CPT 45380
$1,472 - $2,995
from 4 insurers · median $2,872
Cigna$2,995
Insurer A*$1,472
Insurer B*$2,845
Insurer C*$2,899
Medicare $1,223
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI of the brain, without contrast
CPT 70551
$306 - $3,317
from 4 insurers · median $3,180
Blue Cross$306
Insurer A*$3,151
Insurer B*$3,210
Insurer C*$3,317
Medicare $244
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI of the abdomen, before and after contrast
CPT 74183
$480 - $4,736
from 4 insurers · median $4,541
Blue Cross$480
Insurer A*$4,499
Insurer B*$4,583
Insurer C*$4,736
Medicare $356
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ultrasound
Limited ultrasound of the abdomen
CPT 76705
$137 - $862
from 4 insurers · median $827
UnitedHealthcare$834
Insurer A*$137
Insurer B*$819
Insurer C*$862
Medicare $107
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
Diagnostic colonoscopy
CPT 45378
$1,140 - $2,995
from 4 insurers · median $2,872
Cigna$2,995
Insurer A*$1,140
Insurer B*$2,845
Insurer C*$2,899
Medicare $950
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Cardiology and vascular testing
Ultrasound of veins in one limb or a limited bilateral study
CPT 93971
$137 - $1,082
from 4 insurers · median $966
Aetna$1,028
Insurer A*$137
Insurer B*$905
Insurer C*$1,082
Medicare $107
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ultrasound
Complete pelvic ultrasound
CPT 76856
$137 - $1,015
from 4 insurers · median $973
UnitedHealthcare$982
Insurer A*$137
Insurer B*$964
Insurer C*$1,015
Medicare $107
Typical for a hospital with this service line
X-ray and bone density
Foot X-ray, at least three views
CPT 73630
$113 - $500
from 4 insurers · median $480
Blue Cross$113
Insurer A*$475
Insurer B*$484
Insurer C*$500
Medicare $89
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Cardiology and vascular testing
Complete ultrasound of veins in both arms or both legs
CPT 93970
$306 - $1,555
from 4 insurers · median $1,491
Aetna$1,477
Insurer A*$306
Insurer B*$1,505
Insurer C*$1,555
Medicare $244
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ultrasound
Transvaginal pelvic ultrasound
CPT 76830
$137 - $667
from 4 insurers · median $639
UnitedHealthcare$645
Insurer A*$137
Insurer B*$634
Insurer C*$667
Medicare $107
Typical for a hospital with this service line
X-ray and bone density
Shoulder X-ray, at least two views
CPT 73030
$113 - $484
from 4 insurers · median $464
Blue Cross$113
Insurer A*$460
Insurer B*$469
Insurer C*$484
Medicare $89
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Lung function and sleep
Attended overnight sleep study
CPT 95810
$1,304 - $5,108
from 4 insurers · median $4,226
UnitedHealthcare$3,599
Insurer A*$1,304
Insurer B*$4,853
Insurer C*$5,108
Medicare $877
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ultrasound
Complete ultrasound of kidneys and nearby structures
CPT 76770
$137 - $1,005
from 4 insurers · median $898
UnitedHealthcare$841
Insurer A*$137
Insurer B*$955
Insurer C*$1,005
Medicare $107
Typical for a hospital with this service line
How the insurers pay at Sanford South University Medical Center
Median rate as a percent of Medicare across the outpatient services above, and how many services sit above or below the same insurer's median at nearby hospitals. * marks hidden insurer names. These table labels track the same insurers across services; the labels on each service card reset.
| Insurer | Services | Median % of Medicare | Above nearby | Below nearby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurer A* | 24 | 687% | 0 | 0 |
| Insurer B* | 23 | 638% | 0 | 0 |
| Insurer C* | 23 | 617% | 0 | 0 |
| Insurer D* | 24 | 128% | 0 | 0 |
How we chose these services: 0 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 0 are common here based on CMS Medicare volume, and 24 are typical for the service lines it reports to CMS. Rates come from insurer and hospital price transparency files as of October 2026. Rates under a quarter of Medicare or over 20 times Medicare are left out as likely physician-fee rows or file errors. Book a demo to see all 300 CMS shoppable services for Sanford South University Medical Center, or start a free trial.
Insurance Accepted
Acceptance varies by plan and service. Confirm coverage with your insurer or the hospital's billing department.
Location
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 234-2000
Frequently asked questions
About Sanford South University Medical Center's rates and hospital price transparency.
How much does an MRI cost at Sanford South University Medical Center?
For MRI brain before and after contrast (CPT 70553), published negotiated rates at Sanford South University Medical Center range from $480 to $4,891 across 4 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $480. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a CT scan cost at Sanford South University Medical Center?
For CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast (CPT 74177), published negotiated rates at Sanford South University Medical Center range from $480 to $4,314 across 4 insurers. Aetna's rate is $4,098. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a colonoscopy cost at Sanford South University Medical Center?
For Colonoscopy with polyp removal (CPT 45385), published negotiated rates at Sanford South University Medical Center range from $1,472 to $2,995 across 4 insurers. Cigna's rate is $2,995. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a mammogram cost at Sanford South University Medical Center?
For Screening mammography, bilateral (CPT 77067), published negotiated rates at Sanford South University Medical Center range from $252 to $454 across 4 insurers. Cigna's rate is $454. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How many beds does Sanford South University Medical Center have?
Sanford South University Medical Center has 380 beds.
Where is Sanford South University Medical Center and what is its phone number?
Sanford South University Medical Center is located at Fargo, ND 58103. Its main phone number is (701) 234-2000.
What is Sanford South University Medical Center's CCN (Medicare provider number)?
Sanford South University Medical Center's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 350004.
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],
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"discounted_cash": 1080,
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