CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Sarah D Culbertson Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $298
Cash Discount Price: $517
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.79x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Sarah D Culbertson Memorial Hospital is $298. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $517. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 238 South Congress Street, Rushville, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$517

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$298

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: $517 (484%)

Insurance Median: $298 (279%)

Cash: $517 (484% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $298 (279% 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 279% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 179%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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	$32 - $742	30%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$32 - $808	30%
Molina Mmai-All Other Plans	$32 - $354	30%
UnitedHealthcare	$32 - $742	30%
Cigna	$39 - $609	37%
Multiplan/Phcs-All Plans	$97 - $742	91%
Humana	$139 - $354	130%
Meridian Hp Mcaid-All Plans	$186 - $550	174%
Molina Healthcare Mcaid	$186 - $550	174%
Health Dynamics-All Plans	$259 - $742	242%
Beech Street-All Plans	$292 - $742	273%
Encompass-All Plans	$292 - $742	273%
Hfn Epo	$292 - $742	273%
Hfn Ppo Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans	$292 - $742	273%
Preferred Medical Claims Solution-All Plans	$292 - $742	273%
Three Rivers Provider Network-All Plans	$292 - $742	273%
Wexford Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$292 - $742	273%
Healthsmart-All Plans	$308 - $783	288%
Healthlink-All Plans	$500 - $742	468%
Corvel-All Plans	$550	515%

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 $517.
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 Sarah D Culbertson 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.