CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $330
  • Cash Discount Price: $762
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.09x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics is $330. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $762. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$762

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$330

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: $762 (713%)
Insurance Median: $330 (309%)
Cash: $762 (713% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $330 (309% 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 309% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 209%). 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
Immergrun $80 - $272 75%
Aetna $94 - $839 88%
Iowa Total Care $94 - $436 88%
Medical Associates $94 - $544 88%
Molina Healthcare $94 - $436 88%
UnitedHealthcare $94 - $583 88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $96 - $523 90%
Healthpartners $96 - $926 90%
American Health Plan $99 - $105 93%
Wellpoint (Amerigroup) $99 - $105 93%
Oscar Health $201 - $686 188%
Great River Health Systems $223 - $762 209%
Progyny $239 - $817 224%
Quad City Community Healthcare $239 - $817 224%
Aplos Health Plan $244 - $871 228%
Sedgwick $255 - $871 239%
Global Excel $271 - $926 254%
Sanford Health Plan $271 - $926 254%
Midlands Choice $280 - $708 262%
Employee Benefit Systems $281 - $980 263%
Sisco $281 - $958 263%
Healthsmart $287 - $980 269%
Hfn $293 - $1,002 274%
Multiplan $293 - $1,002 274%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals