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Saline-Enhanced Ultrasound Of The Uterus

South Dakota rates for HCPCS 76831

Sterile saline fluid is gently infused into the uterus through a thin catheter while an ultrasound is performed, allowing the fluid to outline the inside of the uterine cavity for a clearer view. It is used to look for polyps, fibroids, or other abnormalities inside the uterus.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Saline-Enhanced Ultrasound Of The Uterus cost?

$224

Typical negotiated rate. In South Dakota, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $224 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $166 to $263.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $178 · 10th to 90th $135 to $288Professionalmedian $224 · 10th to 90th $126 to $275
$100$200$500facility $178professional $224

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$120.23
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$144.54
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$39.81
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$104.71
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$346.74
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$102.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$239.88
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$288.40
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$758.58
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$338.84
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$537.03
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$251.19
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$263.03
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$85.11
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$181.97
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$223.87
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$69.18
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$162.18
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$239.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$72.44
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$169.82
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$245.47
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$72.44
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$173.78

Where South Dakota sits

The same service costs 3.9 times more in Alaska than in Texas. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

South Dakota· 5th of 51

$224

AK $347TX $89.13

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.