CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Regional West Medical Center

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $122
  • Cash Discount Price: $821
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.14x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Regional West Medical Center is $122. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $821. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4021 Ave B, Scottsbluff, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$821

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: $821 (769%)
Insurance Median: $122 (114%)
Cash: $821 (769% 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
Aetna $31 - $1,272 29%
Humana $31 - $109 29%
Medica $31 - $1,163 29%
Medica Cost $32 - $114 30%
Wellcare $32 - $114 30%
UnitedHealthcare $39 - $1,231 37%
Naphcare $46 - $163 43%
Ambetter / Centene $56 - $178 52%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $58 - $1,094 54%
Winhealth $59 - $1,163 55%
Cigna $80 - $1,231 75%
Rci Insurance Group $80 - $1,149 75%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4021 Ave B, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals