CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Dch Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $278
  • Cash Discount Price: $348
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.60x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Dch Regional Medical Center is $278. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $348. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$348

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$278

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: $348 (326%)
Insurance Median: $278 (260%)
Cash: $348 (326% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $278 (260% 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 260% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 160%). 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%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $104 97%
Humana $104 - $417 97%
Medicare (plans) $104 97%
Simpra $104 97%
UnitedHealthcare $104 - $696 97%
Viva $104 - $417 97%
Aetna $106 - $383 99%
Seven Corners $177 166%
Choicecare $278 260%
Al. Dept Of Mental Health $348 326%
Cigna $383 359%
Healthnet $383 359%
Workers Comp $591 553%
Healthspring $696 652%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 809 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals