CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $276
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,265
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.58x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center is $276. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,265. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 24451 Health Center Drive, Laguna Hills, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,265

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$276

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: $2,265 (2121%)
Insurance Median: $276 (258%)
Cash: $2,265 (2121% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $276 (258% 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 258% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 158%). 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
Select Health $87 - $182 81%
Seoul Medical Group $121 113%
Blue Shield $132 - $741 124%
Aetna $134 - $924 125%
UnitedHealthcare $134 125%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $141 - $489 132%
Easy Choice $141 132%
Central Health $148 139%
Clever Care $161 151%
Monarch Health Plan $168 - $336 157%
Centivo $303 284%
Cigna $307 - $446 287%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 24451 Health Center Drive, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals