CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: East Morgan County Hospital

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $255
  • Cash Discount Price: $425
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at East Morgan County Hospital is $255. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $425. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2400 W Edison St, Brush, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$425

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$255

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: $425 (398%)
Insurance Median: $255 (239%)
Cash: $425 (398% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $255 (239% 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 239% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 139%). 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
Pinnacol Assurance Workers Comp $30 - $440 28%
Aetna $31 - $972 29%
Banner Health $31 - $449 29%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $31 - $857 29%
Clear Spring Health $31 - $449 29%
Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. $31 - $449 29%
Longevity $31 - $463 29%
Medica $31 - $870 29%
Medicare (plans) $31 - $449 29%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn $31 - $449 29%
UnitedHealthcare $31 - $972 29%
Humana $32 - $476 30%
Devoted Health Services $34 - $494 32%
Assist Health Group $37 - $539 35%
Denver Health Medical Plan $57 - $836 53%
Apostrophe, Inc. $64 - $940 60%
First Choice Health Network $64 - $940 60%
Hue Health, Inc $67 - $993 63%
Rocky Mountain Health Plans $67 - $993 63%
Multiplan $69 - $1,014 65%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2400 W Edison St, Brush, CO 80723
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals