CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: St Thomas More Hospital

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $924
  • Cash Discount Price: $543
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at St Thomas More Hospital is $924. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $543. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 8.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1338 Phay Ave, Canon City, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$543

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$924

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: $543 (508%)
Insurance Median: $924 (865%)
Cash: $543 (508% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $924 (865% 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 865% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 765%). 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 $204 - $1,222 191%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $204 - $1,195 191%
Cigna $204 - $1,168 191%
Devoted Health $204 191%
Humana $204 191%
Innovage $204 191%
Kaiser $204 - $1,168 191%
Medicare (plans) $204 191%
UnitedHealthcare $204 - $1,195 191%
Centura Employee Plan $205 192%
Denver Health $596 558%
United Colorado Doctor'S Plan $1,076 1007%
Direct To Employer $1,114 1043%
Multiplan $1,155 1081%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1338 Phay Ave, Canon City, CO 81212
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals