CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Research Medical Center

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $3,613
  • Cash Discount Price: $9,480
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 33.83x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Research Medical Center is $3,613. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $9,480. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 33.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$9,480

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,613

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: $9,480 (8876%)
Insurance Median: $3,613 (3383%)
Cash: $9,480 (8876% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,613 (3383% 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 3383% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 3283%). 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
United $60 - $4,394 56%
Healthyblue $61 57%
Aetna $62 - $4,979 58%
Amerigroup $62 58%
Medicaid / KanCare $62 58%
Unicare $62 58%
Home State Health Plan $73 68%
Multiplan $100 - $7,225 94%
Corvel Corporation $119 - $6,346 111%
Cigna $122 - $4,882 114%
Oha Network $124 - $4,882 116%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $164 - $3,808 154%
Humana $164 - $6,346 154%
Ambetter / Centene $1,711 - $1,816 1602%
Nhc Advantage $1,747 - $1,855 1636%
Wppa Providrs Care Network $1,839 - $1,953 1722%
Universal Healthcare $3,219 - $3,417 3014%
Coventry $3,697 - $3,925 3461%
Coventry Kc Mo $3,771 - $4,003 3531%
College Park Family Care Center $3,955 - $4,198 3703%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $4,414 - $4,882 4133%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc $6,898 - $7,323 6458%
Triwest Health Alliance $6,898 - $7,323 6458%
Cco, Inc. $7,357 - $7,811 6888%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $7,357 - $7,811 6888%
UnitedHealthcare $8,185 - $9,764 7663%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals