CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Spencer Municipal Hospital

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $559
  • Cash Discount Price: $493
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.23x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Spencer Municipal Hospital is $559. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $493. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 1St Avenue East, Spencer, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$493

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$559

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: $493 (462%)
Insurance Median: $559 (523%)
Cash: $493 (462% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $559 (523% 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 523% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 423%). 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) $93 - $94 87%
UnitedHealthcare $93 - $592 87%
Humana $94 - $625 88%
Medicaid / KanCare $104 97%
Wellmark Hmo $383 359%
Wellmark Ppo $420 393%
Healthpartners (All) $526 492%
Midlands Choice - Ilcc $559 523%
Midlands Choice - Morton Bldg $559 523%
Coventry - Commercial Hmo $592 554%
Avera Health Plan $625 585%
Coventry - Commercial Ppo $625 585%
First Choice Of Midwest $625 585%
Midlands Choice (All Others) $625 585%
Sanford Health $625 585%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 1St Avenue East, Spencer, IA 51301
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals