CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Palisades Medical Center

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $233
  • Cash Discount Price: $125
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.18x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Palisades Medical Center is $233. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $125. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7600 River Rd, North Bergen, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$125

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$233

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: $125 (117%)
Insurance Median: $233 (218%)
Cash: $125 (117% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $233 (218% 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 218% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 118%). 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
Karna $59 - $203 55%
Horizon $108 - $1,121 101%
Amerigroup $125 117%
Vaccn $125 117%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $125 117%
Wellcare $125 117%
United Community/Americhoice $131 123%
Aetna $136 - $221 127%
Amerihealth $185 173%
Seoul Medical Group $225 211%
Clover $233 218%
Cigna $276 258%
Oxford $295 276%
UnitedHealthcare $295 276%
Activecare First McO $970 908%
Bergen Risk $970 908%
Multiplan - PHCS $1,099 1029%
Brighton Health Plan $1,164 1090%
Qualcare $1,197 1121%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7600 River Rd, North Bergen, NJ 07047
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals