CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Ochsner LSU Health Monroe

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $151
  • Cash Discount Price: $217
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.41x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Ochsner LSU Health Monroe is $151. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $217. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4864 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$217

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$151

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: $217 (203%)
Insurance Median: $151 (141%)
Cash: $217 (203% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $151 (141% 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
Aetna $83 - $168 78%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $83 - $151 78%
Healthy Blue (Formerly Amerigroup Louisiana Inc.) $83 - $151 78%
Humana $83 - $151 78%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $83 - $151 78%
UnitedHealthcare $83 - $258 78%
(Healthy Louisiana) And Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $97 91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $97 - $172 91%
Medicare (plans) $97 91%
Vantage Health Plan - Commercial $106 99%
Cigna $158 148%
Zelis $170 159%
First Health Network $174 163%
Verity Health Network – Lsu First Choice $219 - $396 205%
Healthcomp Ppo (Formerly Gilsbar 360 $242 227%
Multiplan/Phcs/American Lifecare $365 - $659 342%
Usa Managed Care Network $391 - $706 366%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4864 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA 71202
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals