CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Pali Momi Medical Center

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $132
Cash Discount Price: $468
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.24x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Pali Momi Medical Center is $132. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $468. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 98-1079 Moanalua Road, Aiea, HI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$468

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$132

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: $468 (438%)

Insurance Median: $132 (124%)

Cash: $468 (438% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $132 (124% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$50	47%
Hmsa	$55 - $126	51%
Alohacare	$72 - $139	67%
Ohana	$74 - $151	69%
Mdx	$108 - $126	101%
Devoted	$132	124%
Pac Admin	$158	148%
Uha	$173	162%
Hwmg/Hmaa	$187	175%
Verdegard	$295	276%
Calvos	$585	548%
Mimoh	$585	548%
Hcha	$624	584%
Kaiser	$624	584%
Multiplan	$624 - $663	584%
Coventry	$663	621%
Mccp	$663	621%

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 $468.
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 Pali Momi 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.