CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Putnam General Hospital

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $228
  • Cash Discount Price: $202
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Putnam General Hospital is $228. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $202. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 101 Lake Oconee Parkway, Eatonton, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$202

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$228

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: $202 (189%)
Insurance Median: $228 (213%)
Cash: $202 (189% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $228 (213% 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 213% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 113%). 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
Medicare (plans) $95 - $247 89%
Aetna $159 - $404 149%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $159 - $228 149%
Cigna $159 - $380 149%
Humana $159 - $380 149%
UnitedHealthcare $163 - $380 153%
Medicaid / KanCare $168 - $240 157%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 101 Lake Oconee Parkway, Eatonton, GA 31024
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals