CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Kohala Hospital

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $120
Cash Discount Price: $351
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.12x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Kohala Hospital is $120. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $351. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 54-383 Hospital Road, Kapaau, HI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$351

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$120

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: $351 (329%)

Insurance Median: $120 (112%)

Cash: $351 (329% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $120 (112% 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
Uha	$31 - $154	29%
Alohacare	$36 - $124	34%
Kaiser	$36 - $536	34%
Ohana	$36 - $124	34%
Hmsa	$50 - $148	47%
UnitedHealthcare	$50 - $124	47%
#	$91 - $92	85%
Hmaa	$105 - $151	98%
Humana	$120	112%
Hma	$218	204%
Dmba	$388 - $476	363%
Mdx	$470 - $577	440%

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 $351.
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 Kohala Hospital 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.