CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $195
  • Cash Discount Price: $151
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.83x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Ochsner Medical Center Acute is $195. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $151. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$151

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$195

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: $151 (141%)
Insurance Median: $195 (183%)
Cash: $151 (141% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $195 (183% 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
Tricare $38 - $98 36%
Medicaid / KanCare $81 - $86 76%
Humana $92 - $98 86%
UnitedHealthcare $92 - $245 86%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $94 88%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $94 88%
Aetna $95 - $283 89%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $95 89%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $98 92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $98 - $213 92%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $98 92%
Medicare (plans) $98 92%
Ochsner Health Plan $98 92%
Pace New Orleans $107 100%
Christus Health Exchange Plan $218 204%
Cigna $356 333%
First Health Network $459 430%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $459 430%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network $459 430%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $483 452%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $490 459%
Zelis $490 459%
Employers Health Network (Ehn) $520 487%
Prime Health Services Ppo $520 487%
Usa Managed Care Network $520 487%
Behavioral Health Systems $551 516%
Evolutions Healthcare $551 516%
Galaxy Health Network Ppo $551 516%
Galaxy Health Network Wc $551 516%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals