CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: HCA Florida Putnam Hospital

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $1,209
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,742
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.32x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital is $1,209. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,742. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 11.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 611 Zeagler Dr, Palatka, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,742

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,209

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: $4,742 (4440%)
Insurance Median: $1,209 (1132%)
Cash: $4,742 (4440% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,209 (1132% 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 1132% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1032%). 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
United $245 - $2,134 229%
Avmed $569 - $2,371 533%
Simply $730 683%
Humana $806 755%
Molina Healthcare $901 - $1,518 844%
Corvel Corporation $974 912%
Prime Health $995 932%
Careworks (Rockport Community) $1,025 960%
Sunshine State Health Plan $1,209 1132%
Aetna $1,423 1332%
Plotkin Health $2,371 2220%
Prime Health Sheriff $2,371 2220%
Multiplan $3,699 - $4,031 3463%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 611 Zeagler Dr, Palatka, FL 32177
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals