CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Temecula Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $710
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.65x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Temecula Valley Hospital is $710. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 31700 Temecula Pkwy, Temecula, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$710

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%)

Insurance Median: $710 (665%)

Ins. Median: $710 (665% 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 665% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 565%). 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
United_Healthcare	$41 - $178	38%
Heritage	$47	44%
Iehp	$47	44%
Molina	$47	44%
Health_Net	$50 - $673	47%
Kaiser	$59 - $643	55%
Aetna	$83	78%
Cigna	$694 - $777	650%
Blue_Shield	$726	680%
Primecare	$771 - $863	722%
Exclusive_Care	$870 - $974	815%
Sharp_Health_Plan	$870 - $974	815%
Palomar	$909 - $1,017	851%
Multiplan	$1,741 - $1,948	1630%

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 $X.
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 Temecula Valley 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.