CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Valley County Health System

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $108
Cash Discount Price: $819
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Valley County Health System is $108. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $819. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2707 L Street, Ord, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$819

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$108

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: $819 (767%)

Insurance Median: $108 (101%)

Cash: $819 (767% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $108 (101% 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	$31 - $874	29%
Medica	$31 - $874	29%
UnitedHealthcare	$31 - $437	29%
Aetna	$32 - $874	30%
Great Plains	$32 - $182	30%
Humana	$32 - $186	30%
Nebraska Total Care	$32 - $500	30%
Wellcare	$32 - $497	30%
Molina	$39 - $478	37%
Multiplan/Phcs	$100 - $892	94%

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 $819.
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 Valley County Health System 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.