CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: University of Missouri Health Care

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $364
  • Cash Discount Price: $706
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.41x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at University of Missouri Health Care is $364. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $706. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$706

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$364

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: $706 (661%)
Insurance Median: $364 (341%)
Cash: $706 (661% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $364 (341% 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 341% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 241%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $101 - $470 95%
Aetna $103 - $906 96%
American Health Management $103 96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $103 - $776 96%
Humana $103 96%
Wellcare $103 96%
Provider Partners Health Plan $105 98%
Medica With Mu Health $119 111%
Healthy Blue $136 127%
United Community $136 127%
Home State $145 136%
Coventry Health Plan $164 154%
Healthlink $276 - $765 258%
Immergun $412 386%
Coventry Health Plan National $883 827%
Mercy $883 827%
Cox Health Network $942 882%
Cigna $1,000 936%
Multiplan $1,036 970%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65212
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals