CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $85
Cash Discount Price: $474
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy is $85. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $474. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 133 Park Street, Po Box 729, Malone, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$474

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$85

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: $474 (444%)

Insurance Median: $85 (80%)

Cash: $474 (444% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $85 (80% 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	$19 - $344	18%
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan	$21 - $853	20%
UnitedHealthcare	$21 - $894	20%
Fidelis Care	$26 - $291	24%
Humana	$26 - $291	24%
Mvp	$26 - $291	24%
Aetna	$31 - $781	29%
Martins Point	$31 - $291	29%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network	$31 - $291	29%
Choicecare	$32 - $681	30%
Magnacare	$32 - $726	30%
Highmark Blueshield	$39 - $814	37%
St. Regis	$178 - $291	167%

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 $474.
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 The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy 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.