CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $630
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,552
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.90x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital is $630. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,552. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 125 Hospital Drive, Spruce Pine, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,552

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$630

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: $1,552 (1453%)
Insurance Median: $630 (590%)
Cash: $1,552 (1453% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $630 (590% 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 590% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 490%). 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 $248 - $260 232%
United $264 - $734 247%
Wellcare $268 251%
Amerihealth $271 254%
Partners Health Management $273 256%
Vaya Health $273 256%
Aetna $310 - $1,122 290%
Apex Health $310 290%
Cigna $528 - $635 494%
Amerihealth Caritas $574 537%
Caresource $683 639%
Medcost $723 - $803 677%
Magellan $931 872%
Magellan Behavioral Health $931 872%
Multiplan $1,241 1162%
Avalon Administrative Services $1,319 1235%
Prime Health $1,366 - $1,397 1279%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 125 Hospital Drive, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals