CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $344
Cash Discount Price: $325
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center is $344. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $325. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 900 11Th Street Se, Bandon, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$325

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$344

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: $325 (304%)

Insurance Median: $344 (322%)

Cash: $325 (304% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $344 (322% 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 322% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 222%). 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
Cigna	$57 - $411	53%
Moda Health Plan - All Other Plans	$57 - $463	53%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$58 - $484	54%
Providence Preferred - All Plans	$64 - $495	60%
Tricare	$114 - $302	107%
Aetna	$129 - $469	121%
Atrio Mcr Adv - Allplans	$129 - $344	121%
Confederated Tribes - All Plans	$129 - $344	121%
Moda Mcr Adv	$129 - $344	121%
Pacific Source Mcr Adv	$129 - $344	121%
Advanced Health - All Plans	$328	307%
Healthnet - All Plans	$432	404%
Prov Netwrk Of America - All Plans	$469	439%
Three Rivers - All Plans	$469	439%
UnitedHealthcare	$469	439%
First Choice - All Plans	$479	448%
Multiplan - All Plans	$484	453%
First Health - All Plans	$495	463%
Pacific Source - All Other Plans	$495	463%

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 $325.
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 Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center 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.