CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $386
Cash Discount Price: $680
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.61x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center is $386. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $680. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2360 Rockmart Highway, Cedartown, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$680

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$386

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: $680 (637%)

Insurance Median: $386 (361%)

Cash: $680 (637% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $386 (361% 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 361% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 261%). 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

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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
Amerigroup	$185	173%
Caresource	$187 - $408	175%
Peach State Health Plan	$187	175%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$207 - $1,016	194%
Awc Networks	$265	248%
Oscar Health Plan	$265 - $476	248%
Aetna	$272 - $925	255%
Cigna	$272 - $816	255%
Georgia Assurance	$272	255%
Humana	$272 - $884	255%
UnitedHealthcare	$272 - $1,020	255%
Wellcare	$272	255%
Alliant Health Plans	$340 - $544	318%
Clover	$354	331%
Ambetter / Centene	$408	382%
Multiplan	$952	891%
Private Health Care Systems	$1,156	1082%
Beech Street	$1,224	1146%

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 $680.
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 Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center 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.