CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Abbeville General Hospital

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $660
  • Cash Discount Price: $574
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.18x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Abbeville General Hospital is $660. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $574. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 118 N Hospital Dr, Abbeville, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$574

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$660

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: $574 (537%)
Insurance Median: $660 (618%)
Cash: $574 (537% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $660 (618% 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 618% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 518%). 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
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $59 55%
Cigna $72 - $570 67%
Humana $85 - $861 80%
Aetna $93 - $804 87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $93 - $216 87%
Healthy Blue $93 87%
People'S Health $93 87%
UnitedHealthcare $93 - $919 87%
Medicare (plans) $95 89%
Sierra Health And Life Insurance $95 89%
Sterling Life Insurance Company $95 89%
Ppo Plus Professional $122 114%
Office Of Group Benefits $188 176%
Vantage Health Plan $200 - $2,067 187%
Med-Comp Usa Inc $220 206%
Magellan Behavioral Health $357 334%
Self Pay $574 537%
Gilsbar Ppo $861 - $890 806%
Ppo Plus $861 806%
United Behavioral Health Inc $861 806%
Verity Healthnet National $861 806%
American Lifecare (Phcs) $890 - $919 833%
Guardian Resources $919 860%
Coventry Company $976 914%
Galaxy Health Network $976 914%
Usa Managed Care $976 914%
Health Payors Organization $1,033 967%
Miscellaneous Insurance $1,148 1075%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $1,148 1075%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 118 N Hospital Dr, Abbeville, LA 70510
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals