CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $195
  • Cash Discount Price: $679
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.83x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center is $195. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $679. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Medical Center Dr Po Box 139, Supply, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$679

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$195

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: $679 (636%)
Insurance Median: $195 (183%)
Cash: $679 (636% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $195 (183% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $103 - $845 96%
Humana $112 - $1,168 105%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont $112 105%
UnitedHealthcare $112 - $832 105%
New Hanover Health Advantage $114 107%
Aetna $115 - $1,154 108%
Cigna $116 - $754 109%
Liberty Health $118 110%
Carolina Complete $191 179%
Nc Department Of Public Safety $191 - $224 179%
Amerihealth $195 183%
Wellcare $195 183%
Ambetter / Centene $252 236%
Caresource North Carolina $543 508%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging $733 686%
Amps $747 699%
Plotkin Health $815 763%
Medcost $1,023 - $1,139 958%
Transformhealth $1,086 1017%
Multiplan $1,222 1144%
Phcs $1,222 1144%
Employers Choice Network $1,317 1233%
Three Rivers Provider Network $1,317 1233%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1 Medical Center Dr Po Box 139, Supply, NC 28462
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals