CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Uch-Memorial Health System

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $491
  • Cash Discount Price: $689
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.60x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Uch-Memorial Health System is $491. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $689. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$689

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$491

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: $689 (645%)
Insurance Median: $491 (460%)
Cash: $689 (645% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $491 (460% 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 460% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 360%). 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
Aetna $107 - $784 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $107 - $581 100%
Cigna $107 - $756 100%
Cms $107 100%
Devoted Health $107 100%
Humana $107 100%
Kaiser $107 - $517 100%
Select Health $107 - $272 100%
UnitedHealthcare $107 - $373 100%
Kaiser Public Option $354 331%
Kaiser Kp Select $466 436%
Simplified Benefits Administration $491 - $597 460%
Denver Health Medical Plan $766 717%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $827 774%
First Health $903 845%
Multiplan $1,087 1018%
Phcs $1,087 1018%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals