CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Orange City Area Health System

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $176
Cash Discount Price: $164
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.65x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Orange City Area Health System is $176. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $164. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Lincoln Circle Se, Orange City, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$164

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$176

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: $164 (154%)

Insurance Median: $176 (165%)

Cash: $164 (154% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $176 (165% 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	$43 - $282	40%
Avera-All Plans	$51 - $304	48%
Wellmark Hmo	$59 - $303	55%
Health Partners Coordinated-All Other Plans	$62 - $282	58%
Sanford Health-All Plans	$62 - $297	58%
Health Partners Open	$68 - $282	64%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans	$69 - $333	65%
Midlands Choice-All Plans	$71 - $282	66%

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 $164.
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 Orange City Area Health System 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.