CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Sparrow Ionia Hospital

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $185
Cash Discount Price: $154
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Sparrow Ionia Hospital is $185. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $154. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3565 S State Road, Ionia, MI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$154

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$185

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: $154 (144%)

Insurance Median: $185 (173%)

Cash: $154 (144% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $185 (173% 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.

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
Medicaid / KanCare	$21 - $117	20%
Medicare (plans)	$31 - $215	29%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$52 - $508	49%
Priority Health Medihmo	$107	100%
Aetna	$112 - $202	105%
Covenant Advantage	$202	189%
Medigold	$202	189%
Senior Community Care	$202	189%
Humana	$213 - $656	199%
Priority	$497	465%
UnitedHealthcare	$621	581%
Cigna	$642	601%
Great West Healthcare	$642	601%
Asr	$648	607%
Blue Care Network	$648	607%
Health Alliance Plan	$648	607%
Cofinity	$656	614%
Mclaren Commercial	$722	676%

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 $154.
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 Sparrow Ionia Hospital 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.