CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Broward Health Medical Center

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $604
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,150
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Broward Health Medical Center is $604. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,150. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,150

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$604

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: $1,150 (1077%)
Insurance Median: $604 (565%)
Cash: $1,150 (1077% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $604 (565% 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 565% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 465%). 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 $78 - $920 73%
Humana $111 104%
Medica Healthcare $111 104%
Preferred Care Partners $111 104%
United Aarp $111 104%
United/Wellmed $111 104%
Careplus Health Plan $112 105%
Florida Pace Center $112 105%
Devoted $114 - $517 107%
Clear Springs Healthcare $115 108%
Doctor'S Healthcare $115 108%
Amerihealth Caritas $117 110%
Community Care Plan $186 174%
Neighborhood Health Partnership $252 236%
United $252 236%
Freedom Health $287 269%
Healthsun Health Plan $287 269%
Simply Healthcare $287 269%
Wellpath $402 376%
Cigna $520 487%
Avmed $529 - $575 495%
Wellcare $575 538%
Sunshine State Health Plan Healthy Kids $632 592%
Curative Administrators, Llc $690 646%
Wellcare Healthy Kids $690 646%
Tour + Med Assistance International $747 699%
Gmmi/Canadian Medical Network $805 754%
Quality Health Management $805 754%
Trident Global Assistance International $805 754%
United International $805 754%
Us Maritime Consultants $805 754%
Dimension Health/International Plus $920 861%
Medcare International $920 861%
Seguro Reservas International $920 861%
Star Healthcare Network $920 861%
Viking Cruises $920 861%
World Medical Management Solutions $920 861%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals