CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $153
Cash Discount Price: $151
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi is $153. 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 1.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 407 Cincinnati Street, Delhi, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$151

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$153

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: $153 (143%)

Cash: $151 (141% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $153 (143% 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
Cigna	$24 - $150	22%
Aetna	$31 - $259	29%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$31 - $207	29%
Humana	$31 - $282	29%
Vantage Mcr Adv	$31 - $201	29%
UnitedHealthcare	$51 - $266	48%
Vantage Ppo	$55 - $315	51%
Vantage-All Other Plans	$55 - $299	51%
Multiplan-All Plans	$66 - $282	62%
Ppo Plus-All Plans	$94 - $232	88%
Galaxy Network-All Plans	$114 - $266	107%
Geha-All Plans	$114 - $232	107%
Amerihealth Caritas-All Plans	$134 - $259	125%
Healthy Blue Mcaid-All Plans	$134 - $259	125%
Verity Healthnet Exclusive	$249	233%
Verity Healthnet Standard-All Other Plans	$282	264%

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 $151.
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 Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi 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.