CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Ochsner Watkins Hospital

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $122
Cash Discount Price: $238
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Ochsner Watkins Hospital is $122. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $238. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 605 South Archusa Avenue, Quitman, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$238

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$122

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: $238 (223%)

Insurance Median: $122 (114%)

Cash: $238 (223% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $122 (114% 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.

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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
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp	$59 - $186	55%
Cor Vel	$60 - $190	56%
Humana	$71 - $325	66%
Medicaid / KanCare	$81 - $90	76%
Cigna	$84 - $325	79%
Ambetter / Centene	$88 - $328	82%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$88 - $328	82%
Medicare (plans)	$88 - $374	82%
UnitedHealthcare	$88 - $325	82%
Shared Health Mississippi	$92 - $341	86%
Select Administrative Services Network	$94 - $392	88%
Aetna	$98 - $364	92%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$103 - $448	96%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$113 - $420	106%
Zelis	$113 - $420	106%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$121 - $448	113%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$124 - $459	116%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial	$124 - $459	116%

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 $238.
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 Ochsner Watkins 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.