CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Witham Health Services

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $187
Cash Discount Price: $627
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.75x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Witham Health Services is $187. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $627. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2605 N Lebanon St, Lebanon, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$627

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$187

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: $627 (587%)

Insurance Median: $187 (175%)

Cash: $627 (587% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $187 (175% 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.

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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	$63 - $1,253	59%
Mdwise Health In-All Plans	$111	104%
Caresource Mcr Adv	$113	106%
Aetna	$114 - $1,178	107%
UnitedHealthcare	$155 - $1,242	145%
Phcs/Multiplan-All Plans	$181 - $1,449	169%
Sagamore-All Plans	$183 - $1,464	171%
Humana	$185 - $1,480	173%
Beech Street-All Plans	$187 - $1,496	175%
Encore-All Plans	$189 - $1,512	177%
Caresource Indiana Marketplace-All Other Plans	$210	197%
Mhs Comml Exch-All Plans	$496 - $3,980	464%

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 $627.
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 Witham 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.