CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Nationwide Children's Hospital

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $486
  • Cash Discount Price: $756
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.55x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Nationwide Children's Hospital is $486. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $756. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$756

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$486

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: $756 (708%)
Insurance Median: $486 (455%)
Cash: $756 (708% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $486 (455% 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 455% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 355%). 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
Aetna $37 - $798 35%
Caresource $47 - $231 44%
Humana $76 - $798 71%
UnitedHealthcare $91 - $798 85%
Ohio Ppo Connect $92 - $781 86%
Osu $92 - $781 86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $109 - $790 102%
Tricare $114 107%
Mmo $117 - $790 110%
Cigna $122 - $790 114%
Front Path Health Coalition $122 - $790 114%
Ohc $122 - $781 114%
Ohg $122 - $756 114%
The Health Plan $122 - $806 114%
Amerihealth $231 216%
Bchp $231 216%
Molina $231 216%
Ahpo $790 740%
Unicare $798 747%
Emerald Health $823 771%
First Health $823 771%
Phcs $823 771%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH 43205
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens