CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $135
  • Cash Discount Price: $833
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center is $135. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $833. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 134 Homer Avenue, Cortland, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$833

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$135

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: $833 (780%)
Insurance Median: $135 (126%)
Cash: $833 (780% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $135 (126% 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 $56 - $1,042 52%
Fidelis $56 - $97 52%
UnitedHealthcare $56 - $729 52%
Wellcare $56 - $137 52%
Icircle $66 62%
Pa Health And Wellness $87 81%
Amerihealth $99 - $139 93%
Health Partners $99 93%
Geisinger $100 94%
Mvp $119 - $1,042 111%
Fidelis Essential $125 117%
Tricare $135 126%
Aetna $139 130%
Humana $139 130%
Emblem $142 - $833 133%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 134 Homer Avenue, Cortland, NY 13045
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals