CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: New Ulm Medical Center

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $391
  • Cash Discount Price: $331
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at New Ulm Medical Center is $391. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $331. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1324 Fifth North Street, New Ulm, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$331

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$391

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: $331 (310%)
Insurance Median: $391 (366%)
Cash: $331 (310% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $391 (366% 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 366% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 266%). 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
Ucare Pmap (A B C D E G N O S U R H) $95 - $170 89%
Health Partners $97 - $244 91%
Medicaid / KanCare $100 - $405 94%
Aetna $102 - $721 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $104 - $826 97%
Medica Health System $105 - $483 98%
Medicare (plans) $108 - $374 101%
Medica $113 - $448 106%
Hennepin Health $114 107%
UnitedHealthcare $125 - $464 117%
South Country Health Alliance $251 - $437 235%
Cigna $266 - $690 249%
Medica Dual Solutions (A U) $301 282%
Americas Ppo (Araz)(A M U) $317 - $529 297%
Medica Ubh (A) $332 - $664 311%
Medica Ubh (N) $354 - $709 331%
Medica Ubh Pmap $379 - $675 355%
Americas Ppo (Araz)(B D N O R S V) $391 - $651 366%
First Health (A C E G H U B D N O R S) $398 - $709 373%
Americas Ppo (Araz) (B D N H O R S) $425 - $709 398%
Medica Mhps $459 430%
All Other Contracted Care (A B C D E G H N O R S U) $506 - $844 474%
Bc Aware/Blue Plus (Nr) $571 535%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1324 Fifth North Street, New Ulm, MN 56073
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals