CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Lower Keys Medical Center

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $762
  • Cash Discount Price: $469
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Lower Keys Medical Center is $762. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $469. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 7.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5900 College Road, Key West, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$469

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$762

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: $469 (439%)
Insurance Median: $762 (713%)
Cash: $469 (439% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $762 (713% 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 713% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 613%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $62 - $1,694 58%
Veterans Eval Services $101 95%
Tricare $111 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $115 - $1,884 108%
Humana $115 - $165 108%
Medicare (plans) $115 108%
Ultimate Health $115 108%
Node Champva $117 110%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $117 110%
Node United Behavioral Va Ccn $117 110%
Node Va $117 110%
Prime Health Work Comp Fl $124 116%
Fl Work Comp $128 120%
Heritage Summit Work Comp Fl $128 120%
Correct Care Solutions $129 121%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $146 137%
Florida Childrens Medical Services $161 151%
Medicaid / KanCare $161 - $177 151%
South Florida Community Care Network $161 151%
Amerigroup $177 166%
Positive Healthcare $177 166%
Simply Healthcare $177 - $683 166%
Wellcare $177 166%
Wellcare Healthease $177 166%
Molina $181 169%
Prestige Health Choice $186 174%
Magellan $193 181%
State Auto Insurance Fl $234 219%
Self Pay $264 - $771 247%
Cigna $577 - $1,300 540%
Aetna $683 - $1,538 639%
Monroe County $734 - $1,652 687%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems $783 - $2,093 733%
Keys Energy $783 - $1,762 733%
Prime Health Ppo $783 - $1,762 733%
Avmed Health Plan $832 - $1,872 779%
Direct Healthcare $979 - $2,203 917%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5900 College Road, Key West, FL 33040
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals