CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Portsmouth Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $571
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,974
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.35x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Portsmouth Regional Hospital is $571. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,974. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 333 Borthwick Ave, Portsmouth, NH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,974

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$571

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: $1,974 (1848%)
Insurance Median: $571 (535%)
Cash: $1,974 (1848% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $571 (535% 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 535% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 435%). 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
Amerihealth Caritas $81 76%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $141 - $874 132%
Well Sense Health Plan $161 151%
Harvard Pilgrim $387 - $484 362%
United $507 - $1,303 475%
Maine Community Health $617 - $1,046 578%
Tufts Health Plan $742 - $1,129 695%
Cigna $894 837%
Aetna $1,250 1170%
Mvp Health Plan $1,382 1294%
Corvel $1,421 1330%
Evernorth $1,579 1478%
Mutual Of Omaha $1,579 1478%
Multiplan $1,599 1497%
First Health $1,796 1681%
Healthcare Value Mgmt $1,796 1681%
Oxford Health Plans $1,875 1755%

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Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 333 Borthwick Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals