CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Hannibal Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $1,116
Cash Discount Price: $859
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.45x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Hannibal Regional Hospital is $1,116. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $859. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 10.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6000 Hospital Dr, Hannibal, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$859

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,116

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: $859 (804%)

Insurance Median: $1,116 (1045%)

Cash: $859 (804% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,116 (1045% 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 1045% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 945%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Aetna	$100 - $1,288	94%
UnitedHealthcare	$102 - $1,145	95%
Health Alliance	$110 - $1,188	103%
Medicaid / KanCare	$134	125%
Healthy Blue	$146	137%
Samaritan Employee Health Plan	$210	197%
Hope Trust	$295	276%
6 Degrees Health	$1,059 - $1,145	991%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,059 - $1,288	991%
Cigna	$1,115	1044%
Current Health Network	$1,145	1072%
Healthlink	$1,145	1072%

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 $859.
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 Hannibal Regional 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.