CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $262
  • Cash Discount Price: $276
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.45x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital is $262. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $276. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in Hwys 61 & 32, Sainte Genevieve, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$276

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$262

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: $276 (258%)
Insurance Median: $262 (245%)
Cash: $276 (258% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $262 (245% 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 245% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 145%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18 - $761 17%
Medicare (plans) $18 - $257 17%
Va $18 - $257 17%
Aetna $19 - $792 18%
Allwell $19 - $262 18%
Pphp $21 - $296 20%
Ambetter / Centene $23 - $322 22%
Medicaid / KanCare $56 52%
Meritain $57 - $792 53%
Homestate $58 54%
Multiplan/Phcs $63 - $875 59%
Healthy_Blue $67 63%
Uhc_Community $67 63%
Healthlink_Hmo $278 - $418 260%
Healthlink_Compmanagement $296 - $446 277%
Healthlink_Ppo $296 - $446 277%
UnitedHealthcare $386 - $514 361%
Cigna $844 790%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Hwys 61 & 32, Sainte Genevieve, MO 63670
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals