CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Pender Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $156
Cash Discount Price: $244
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.46x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Pender Memorial Hospital is $156. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $244. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 507 E Fremont St, Burgaw, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$244

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$156

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: $244 (228%)

Insurance Median: $156 (146%)

Cash: $244 (228% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $156 (146% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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 - $200	96%
Humana	$139 - $467	130%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont	$147	138%
Aetna	$150 - $462	140%
New Hanover Health	$150	140%
Cigna	$151 - $239	141%
Carolina Complete	$153	143%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$153 - $293	143%
Amerihealth	$156	146%
Wellcare	$156	146%
Ambetter / Centene	$205	192%
Liberty Health	$208	195%
Caresource North Carolina	$217	203%
Plotkin Health	$326	305%
UnitedHealthcare	$396	371%
Medcost	$409 - $456	383%
Employers Choice Network	$527	493%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$527	493%

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 $244.
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 Pender Memorial 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.