CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Massac Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $569
Cash Discount Price: $752
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Massac Memorial Hospital is $569. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $752. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 28 Chick Street, Po Box 850, Metropolis, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$752

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$569

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: $752 (704%)

Insurance Median: $569 (533%)

Cash: $752 (704% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $569 (533% 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 533% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 433%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Aetna	$378 - $879	354%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$378 - $1,031	354%
Medicaid / KanCare	$378	354%
Molina Ky Mcaid	$378	354%
Chesi Op Only-All Plans	$569	533%
Health Alliance Mcare Adv	$569	533%
Humana	$569	533%
Health Alliance Exchange	$698	653%
Health Alliance-All Other Plans	$698	653%
Prime Health Services-All Plans	$698	653%
Healthlink Hmo	$787	737%
Healthlink Ppo-All Other Plans	$883	827%
Cigna	$885	829%
UnitedHealthcare	$902	844%
Multiplan-All Plans	$967	905%

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 $752.
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 Massac Memorial Hospital 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.