CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Martha's Vineyard Hospital Inc

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $836
Cash Discount Price: $654
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.83x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Martha's Vineyard Hospital Inc is $836. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $654. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 7.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Road, First Fl, Wing 5, Po Box 1477, Oak Bluffs, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$654

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$836

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: $654 (612%)

Insurance Median: $836 (783%)

Cash: $654 (612% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $836 (783% 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 783% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 683%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Mgb Health Plan [150001]	$51 - $1,218	48%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$52 - $1,178	49%
Harvard Pilgrim [120001]	$58 - $1,315	54%
Aetna	$64 - $1,444	60%
UnitedHealthcare	$68 - $1,547	64%
Cigna	$69 - $1,557	65%
Medicare (plans)	$836	783%

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 $654.
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 Martha's Vineyard Hospital Inc 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.