CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Warner Hospital and Health Services

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $763
Cash Discount Price: $978
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Warner Hospital and Health Services is $763. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $978. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 7.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 422 W White St, Clinton, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$978

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$763

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: $978 (916%)

Insurance Median: $763 (714%)

Cash: $978 (916% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $763 (714% 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 714% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 614%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$389 - $958	364%
Aetna	$401 - $831	375%
Health Alliance Med Adv	$401	375%
Humana	$401 - $831	375%
Molina Mcr/Mcd Dual	$401	375%
UnitedHealthcare	$401 - $831	375%
Wellcare Mcr Adv-All Plans	$401	375%
Harmony Hp Mcaid-All Plans	$639	598%
Medicaid / KanCare	$639	598%
Meridian Hp-All Plans	$639	598%
Molina-All Other Plans	$639	598%
Healthlink Hmo	$763	714%
City Of Clinton (Employees Serv)-All Plans	$782	732%
Cigna	$812	760%
Caterpillar-All Plans	$831	778%
Multiplan Phcs-All Plans	$831	778%
Health Alliance-All Other Plans	$861	806%
Healthlink Ppo/Work Comp-All Other Plans	$861	806%
Consociate Care Ppo-All Plans	$880	824%
Hfn Ppo/Epo-All Plans	$880	824%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$929	870%

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 $978.
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 Warner Hospital and Health Services 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.