CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Baldwin Health

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $232
  • Cash Discount Price: $972
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.17x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Baldwin Health is $232. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $972. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1613 North McKenzie Street, Foley, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$972

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$232

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: $972 (910%)
Insurance Median: $232 (217%)
Cash: $972 (910% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $232 (217% 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 217% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 117%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare $71 66%
Veterans Eval Services $92 86%
Tricare $94 88%
Triwest $97 91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $98 - $232 92%
Humana $98 92%
Medicare (plans) $98 92%
UnitedHealthcare $98 - $224 92%
Windsor Health Plan $98 92%
Community Hospice $99 93%
Hospice $99 93%
Mercy Medical Hospice $99 93%
Node Champva $99 93%
Node Va $99 93%
Cigna $100 - $375 94%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $100 94%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $100 94%
Select Health $100 94%
Aetna $101 - $3,644 95%
Node Wellcare Mcr Adv $101 95%
Us Dol $124 116%
Ambetter / Centene $149 140%
First Choice $161 151%
Self Pay $729 - $1,215 683%
American Employee Alliance $1,619 1516%
Multiplan $2,308 - $3,320 2161%
First Health $3,037 - $3,269 2843%
Alamed $3,097 2900%
Multiplan Inc $3,097 2900%
Coventry Work Comp Al $3,166 2964%
One Health $3,239 3032%
Pro America $3,239 3032%
Novanet $3,269 3061%
Alabama Wc $3,441 3222%
Gulf Health $3,441 3222%
Principal Ppo $3,441 3222%
Viva Health $3,441 3222%
National Health $3,644 3412%
Galaxy $3,684 3449%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1613 North McKenzie Street, Foley, AL 36535
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals