CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Tift Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $270
  • Cash Discount Price: $179
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Tift Regional Medical Center is $270. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $179. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$179

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$270

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: $179 (168%)
Insurance Median: $270 (253%)
Cash: $179 (168% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $270 (253% 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 253% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 153%). 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
Wellcare $63 - $193 59%
Amerigroup $72 - $221 67%
Medicaid / KanCare $72 - $221 67%
Va Contract $74 69%
Peachstate $76 - $232 71%
Caresource $79 - $243 74%
Tricare $91 - $98 85%
Hospice $97 91%
Medicare (plans) $97 91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $98 - $982 92%
UnitedHealthcare $98 - $830 92%
Aetna $99 - $848 93%
Clover Health $99 93%
Humana $103 - $491 96%
Peach State Health Plan $106 99%
Pruitt Health Premier $107 100%
Health One Alliance $134 - $143 125%
Caresource Marketplace Exchange $139 - $148 130%
Zelis Network Solutions $158 - $197 148%
Self Pay 50 $160 - $491 150%
Misc Commercial Insurance Plans $288 - $884 270%
Self Pay $288 - $884 270%
Cigna $292 - $897 273%
Ga Workers Comp $315 295%
Misc Non Contracted Commercial Plans $320 - $982 300%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA 31794
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals