CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: College Medical Center

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $134
  • Cash Discount Price: $606
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at College Medical Center is $134. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $606. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$606

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$134

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: $606 (567%)
Insurance Median: $134 (125%)
Cash: $606 (567% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $134 (125% 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.

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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
Davita Healthplan $58 - $750 54%
Healthcare Partners $58 - $750 54%
Value Options $58 - $750 54%
Accountable Healthcare Ipa $68 - $134 64%
Benevolence Healthcare $68 - $134 64%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $68 - $2,969 64%
Blue Shield $68 - $1,050 64%
Brand New Day $68 - $134 64%
Care First $68 - $134 64%
Health Net $68 - $975 64%
Heritage Provider Network $68 - $187 64%
Kaiser $68 - $900 64%
La Care $68 - $134 64%
Molina Healthcare $68 - $134 64%
Synermed $68 - $187 64%
Multiplan $98 - $1,275 92%
Imperial Health Plan $107 100%
Aetna $112 - $134 105%
Altamed $134 125%
Caremore $134 125%
Central Health Plan $134 125%
Easy Choice $134 125%
Prospect $134 125%
Cigna $154 144%
Three Rivers Provider Network $181 169%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals