CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Berkshire Medical Center

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $361
  • Cash Discount Price: $859
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.38x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Berkshire Medical Center is $361. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $859. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$859

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$361

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: $859 (804%)
Insurance Median: $361 (338%)
Cash: $859 (804% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $361 (338% 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 338% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 238%). 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
Fallon $57 - $434 53%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $70 - $839 66%
Comm Tufts Qhpsub (Network) $73 - $558 68%
Point32Health $73 - $938 68%
Workers Comp $78 - $599 73%
Allways Nhp $83 - $639 78%
Cdphp $83 - $889 78%
Health New England $83 - $688 78%
Mcd Out Of State $83 - $186 78%
Medicaid / KanCare $83 - $186 78%
Unicare $84 - $640 79%
UnitedHealthcare $84 - $849 79%
Comm Hne Hmo $85 - $651 80%
Comm Hne Ppo $90 - $691 84%
Bmchnp $96 - $242 90%
Aetna $97 - $746 91%
Other Government $106 - $134 99%
Medicare (plans) $108 - $132 101%
Beacon $110 - $889 103%
Hospice $110 - $134 103%
Commcare Alliance $113 - $158 106%
Cigna $116 - $918 109%
Mvp $116 - $889 109%
Oxford $116 - $889 109%
First Health $120 - $938 112%
Connecticare $123 - $938 115%
Consolidated Health Plans $123 - $938 115%
Other Commercial $123 - $938 115%
Phcs $123 - $938 115%
Self Pay $123 - $938 115%
Mbhp $186 174%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals