CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Washington County Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $258
Cash Discount Price: $472
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Washington County Hospital and Clinics is $258. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $472. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 East Polk Street, Washington, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$472

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$258

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: $472 (442%)

Insurance Median: $258 (242%)

Cash: $472 (442% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $258 (242% 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 242% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 142%). 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
Ambetter / Centene	$71	66%
Aetna	$90 - $554	84%
Midlands Choice - All Plans	$103	96%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$252	236%
Med Assoc Mcr Adv	$252	236%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$254 - $283	238%
Healthpartners Mcr Adv	$257	241%
Humana	$257	241%
Ia Total Care Wellcare Mcr Adv	$259	242%
Molina Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$259	242%
Wellpoint Mcr Adv Amerigrp - All Other Plans	$259	242%
Ia Total Care Mcaid	$264	247%
Medicaid / KanCare	$264	247%
Wellpoint Mcaid Amerigrp	$264	247%
Healthpartners - All Other Plans	$535	501%
Health Alliance Comm - All Other Plans	$598	560%

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 $472.
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 Washington County Hospital and Clinics 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.