CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: South Florida Baptist Hospital

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $113
Cash Discount Price: $464
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at South Florida Baptist Hospital is $113. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $464. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 301 N Alexander St, Plant City, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$464

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$113

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: $464 (434%)

Insurance Median: $113 (106%)

Cash: $464 (434% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $113 (106% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Molina	$14 - $869	13%
Simply Healthcare	$14 - $265	13%
Freedom	$15 - $294	14%
Optimum	$15 - $294	14%
Careplus	$18 - $336	17%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$23 - $778	22%
Ultimate Health Plan	$23 - $441	22%
Avmed	$24 - $720	22%
Aetna	$36 - $1,198	34%
Evolutions	$38 - $1,367	36%
Cigna	$41 - $1,279	38%
UnitedHealthcare	$41 - $1,323	38%
First Health	$65 - $1,250	61%
Multiplan	$69 - $1,323	65%
Ambetter / Centene	$77 - $1,470	72%
Clear Health Alliance	$106	99%
Baycareplus	$107	100%
Humana	$109 - $133	102%
Freedom Health	$111	104%
Molina Healthcare	$111	104%
Sunshine Health	$111	104%
Florida Community Care	$116	109%
Solis Health	$117	110%
Wellcare	$149	140%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $464.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 76856.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm South Florida Baptist Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 76856.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.