CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Buena Vista Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $211
  • Cash Discount Price: $318
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center is $211. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $318. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1525 West 5Th Street, Storm Lake, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$318

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$211

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: $318 (298%)
Insurance Median: $211 (198%)
Cash: $318 (298% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $211 (198% 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.

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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
Aetna $211 198%
Ambetter / Centene $211 198%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $211 198%
Champus $211 198%
Champva $211 198%
Health Partners $211 - $263 198%
Humana $211 198%
Iowa Health Advantage $211 198%
Medicare (plans) $211 198%
UnitedHealthcare $211 198%
Wellcare $211 198%
Wellpoint $211 198%
American Postal Workers $318 298%
Avera $338 316%
First Administrators $386 361%
Golden Rule $386 361%
Great West $386 361%
Healthscope $386 361%
Medical Associates $386 361%
Meritain $386 361%
Midlands Choice $386 361%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1525 West 5Th Street, Storm Lake, IA 50588
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals