CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Wilkes Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $551
  • Cash Discount Price: $540
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Wilkes Regional Medical Center is $551. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $540. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1370 West D St, North Wilkesboro, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$540

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$551

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: $540 (506%)
Insurance Median: $551 (516%)
Cash: $540 (506% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $551 (516% 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 516% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 416%). 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
Healthteam $105 98%
Amerihealth $202 - $627 189%
Carolina Complete $202 189%
Healthblue $202 189%
Partners $202 189%
UnitedHealthcare $204 - $576 191%
Vaya $204 191%
Wellcare $204 191%
Alliance $206 193%
Trillium $208 195%
Medcost $311 - $770 291%
Aetna $410 - $741 384%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $411 - $630 385%
Ambetter / Centene $456 - $657 427%
Cigna $565 - $585 529%
Oscar $593 - $701 555%
Directnet $638 597%
Private Healthcare Systems $971 909%
Multiplan $993 930%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1370 West D St, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals