CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: South Peninsula Hospital

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $592
Cash Discount Price: $588
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.54x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at South Peninsula Hospital is $592. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $588. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4300 Bartlett St, Homer, AK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$588

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$592

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: $588 (551%)

Insurance Median: $592 (554%)

Cash: $588 (551% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $592 (554% 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 554% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 454%). 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
Liberty Healthshare - All Plans	$65 - $877	61%
UnitedHealthcare	$109 - $1,153	102%
Premera First - All Plans	$146 - $1,165	137%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$172 - $1,165	161%
Aetna	$267 - $1,065	250%
Geha - All Plans	$283 - $1,128	265%
Meritain - All Plans	$283 - $1,128	265%
Teamsters Emply - All Plans	$283 - $1,128	265%
Ufcw - All Plans	$283 - $1,128	265%
Cigna	$298 - $1,190	279%
Great West - All Plans	$298 - $1,190	279%
Moda - All Plans	$298 - $1,190	279%
Multiplan Phcs - All Plans	$298 - $1,190	279%
Pmcs - All Plans	$298 - $1,190	279%
First Choice Health - All Plans	$308 - $1,228	288%

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 $588.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 76856.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm South Peninsula Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 76856.
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.