CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Astera Health

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $267
Cash Discount Price: $366
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.50x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Astera Health is $267. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $366. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 421 11Th Street Nw, Wadena, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$366

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$267

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: $366 (343%)

Insurance Median: $267 (250%)

Cash: $366 (343% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $267 (250% 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 250% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 150%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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 Plus Pmap [40002]	$24 - $5,128	22%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$35 - $5,128	33%
Health Partners [10045]	$35 - $5,128	33%
Medica Nonpmap [10056]	$35 - $58,008	33%
Primewest Non Pmap [30004]	$35 - $5,128	33%
Ucare Non Pmap [30007]	$35 - $5,385	33%
Sanford Health Plan [10120]	$65 - $633	61%
Ucare Pmap [30006]	$78 - $1,691	73%
Health Partners Pmap [10046]	$79 - $375	74%
Medica Pmap [10057]	$79 - $3,448	74%
Primewest Pmap [30003]	$79 - $3,448	74%
UnitedHealthcare	$147 - $576	138%
Ucare Commercial [10705]	$221 - $554	207%
Multiplan	$238 - $596	223%
Aetna	$267 - $670	250%

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 $366.
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 Astera Health 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.