CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: HCA Florida Blake Hospital

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $1,148
Cash Discount Price: $4,593
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.75x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at HCA Florida Blake Hospital is $1,148. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,593. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 10.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2020 59Th St W, Bradenton, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,593

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,148

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: $4,593 (4300%)

Insurance Median: $1,148 (1075%)

Cash: $4,593 (4300% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,148 (1075% 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 1075% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 975%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members	$216	202%
United	$245 - $2,067	229%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$331	310%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$331	310%
Freedom Health Care	$358	335%
Optimum Healthcare	$358	335%
Avmed	$367 - $1,148	344%
Simply Healthcare	$781	731%
Molina	$873 - $1,240	817%
Corvel Corporation	$1,051	984%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$1,051	984%
Prime Health	$1,073	1005%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$1,171	1096%
Humana	$1,286	1204%
Aetna	$1,378	1290%
Behealthy America	$1,791	1677%
Healthcare Sarasota	$2,296	2150%
Plotkin Health	$2,296	2150%
Prime Health Sheriff	$2,296	2150%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$2,756 - $4,225	2580%
Multiplan	$3,445 - $3,904	3225%

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 $4,593.
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 HCA Florida Blake 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.