CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Fairview Hospital

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $265
  • Cash Discount Price: $350
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.48x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Fairview Hospital is $265. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $350. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 29 Lewis Avenue, Great Barrington, MA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$350

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$265

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: $350 (328%)
Insurance Median: $265 (248%)
Cash: $350 (328% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $265 (248% 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 248% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 148%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $36 - $839 34%
Commcare Alliance $36 - $377 34%
Fallon $36 - $434 34%
Medicare (plans) $36 - $379 34%
Health New England $37 - $688 35%
Hospice $37 - $385 35%
Other Government $37 - $385 35%
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan $42 - $889 39%
Medicaid / KanCare $42 - $376 39%
UnitedHealthcare $50 - $849 47%
Point32Health $73 - $938 68%
Comm Fallon Qhp $79 - $608 74%
Workers Comp $82 - $629 77%
Allways Nhp $83 - $639 78%
Unicare $84 - $640 79%
Comm Hne Hmo $85 - $651 80%
Aetna $87 - $746 81%
Comm Hne Ppo $90 - $691 84%
Bmchnp $96 - $391 90%
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%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 29 Lewis Avenue, Great Barrington, MA 01230
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals