CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Riverside Community Hospital

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $544
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,679
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.09x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Riverside Community Hospital is $544. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,679. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4445 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,679

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$544

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: $3,679 (3444%)
Insurance Median: $544 (509%)
Cash: $3,679 (3444% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $544 (509% 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 509% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 409%). 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
La Care Health $68 64%
Molina $68 64%
Brand New Day $75 70%
Inland Empire Health Plan $98 92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $162 - $574 152%
Blue Shield $233 - $375 218%
United $245 - $968 229%
Cigna $424 397%
Medcare Partners $552 517%
Aetna $662 620%
Redlands Community $1,104 1034%
First Health $1,619 - $3,311 1516%
American Health System $1,656 1550%
Healthsmart $2,943 2755%
Multiplan $2,943 - $3,127 2755%
Next $2,943 2755%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4445 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals