CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Ohiohealth Morrow County Hospital

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $257
Cash Discount Price: $443
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.41x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Ohiohealth Morrow County Hospital is $257. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $443. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 651 West Marion Road, Mount Gilead, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$443

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$257

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: $443 (415%)

Insurance Median: $257 (241%)

Cash: $443 (415% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $257 (241% 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 241% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 141%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare	$185 - $188	173%
UnitedHealthcare	$185 - $558	173%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$186 - $526	174%
Amerihealth Caritas - All Plans	$190	178%
Humana	$190 - $634	178%
Medicare (plans)	$252 - $257	236%
Aetna	$257 - $586	241%
Molina Exchange - All Other Plans	$305	286%
Caresource Marketplace - All Other Plans	$315	295%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio Marketplace	$511	478%
Ohiohealthy Network - All Other Plans	$511	478%
Ohiohealthy Preferred	$511	478%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio Comm - All Other Plans	$552	517%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio - Admin Serv	$579	542%
Phcs - All Plans	$627	587%
Cigna	$641	600%
Multiplan - All Plans	$647	606%
Healthstar Comm - All Plans	$654	612%
Beech Street - All Plans	$661	619%

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 $443.
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 Ohiohealth Morrow County Hospital 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.