CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Community First Medical Center

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $211
Cash Discount Price: $538
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Community First Medical Center is $211. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $538. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5645 W Addison Street, Chicago, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$538

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: $538 (504%)

Insurance Median: $211 (198%)

Cash: $538 (504% 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.

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
Beacon Mcr Op Only - All Other Plans	$112	105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$112 - $367	105%
Harmony Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$112	105%
Humana	$112 - $443	105%
Meridian Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$112	105%
Molina Marketplace - All Other Plans	$112	105%
Molina Mcr Adv	$112	105%
Zing Hlth Mcr Adv - All Plans	$112	105%
UnitedHealthcare	$180	169%
Aetna	$211 - $1,076	198%
Beacon Mcaid Op Only	$211	198%
Cchhs Mcaid	$211	198%
County Care Mcaid - All Plans	$211	198%
Harmony Mcaid	$211	198%
Meridian Mcaid	$211	198%
Molina Mcaid	$211	198%
Cigna	$341 - $742	319%

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 $538.
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 Community First Medical Center 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.