CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Memorial Satilla Health

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $197
Cash Discount Price: $2,934
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.84x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Memorial Satilla Health is $197. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,934. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1900 Tebeau Street, Waycross, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,934

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$197

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: $2,934 (2747%)

Insurance Median: $197 (184%)

Cash: $2,934 (2747% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $197 (184% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$50 - $204	47%
Ambetter / Centene	$110	103%
Health One Alliance	$118	110%
Aetna	$144 - $1,617	135%
United	$245 - $1,320	229%
Prime Health	$267	250%
Employer'S Health Network	$273	256%
Amerigroup	$393	368%
Nhc Advantage	$557	521%
Pruitt Health	$557	521%
Peach State	$587	550%
Wellcare	$587	550%
Centurion	$812	760%
Value Option	$1,467	1373%
Multiplan	$1,974	1848%
Cigna	$2,347	2197%
Novanet	$2,640	2472%

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 $2,934.
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 Memorial Satilla Health 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.