CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Northwest Health-La Porte

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $219
  • Cash Discount Price: $125
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Northwest Health-La Porte is $219. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $125. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$125

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$219

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: $125 (117%)
Insurance Median: $219 (205%)
Cash: $125 (117% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $219 (205% 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 205% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 105%). 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
Lutheran $30 - $475 28%
Self Pay $37 - $950 35%
Php $46 - $727 43%
Lutheran Preferred Medpartners $47 - $736 44%
Alpha Baking $51 - $792 48%
Php Freedom Network $68 - $1,059 64%
Encore $73 - $1,584 68%
UnitedHealthcare $78 - $1,239 73%
County Of Laporte $79 - $1,232 74%
Cigna $84 - $1,307 79%
Prime Health Services $84 - $1,320 79%
Prime Health Services Auto $84 - $1,320 79%
Aetna $87 - $1,455 81%
Ihn $90 - $1,408 84%
Community Health Alliance $98 - $1,531 92%
One Call $98 92%
Lutheran Network $99 - $1,548 93%
Sagamore Health Network $99 - $1,548 93%
Chandler Group $101 - $1,584 95%
Hfn Workers Compensation $101 - $1,584 95%
Multiplan $101 - $1,584 95%
Phcs $101 - $1,584 95%
Tricare $105 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $109 - $451 102%
Humana $109 - $245 102%
Medicare (plans) $109 102%
Node Champva $111 104%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $111 104%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $111 104%
Node Va $111 104%
Va Choice Program $111 104%
Indiana Dept Of Correction $115 108%
Managed Health Services $115 - $245 108%
Node Pphp Mcr Adv $116 109%
Us Department Of Labor $139 130%
Caresource $189 - $245 177%
Prime Health In Work Comp $200 187%
In Wc $222 208%
Medicaid / KanCare $245 229%
Mhs $245 229%
Encore Kba Epo $266 249%
Magnacare Ma $271 254%
Encore Kba Ppo $333 312%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN 46350
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals