CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: UPMC Hamot

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $276
  • Cash Discount Price: $719
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.58x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at UPMC Hamot is $276. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $719. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 State Street, Erie, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$719

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$276

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: $719 (673%)
Insurance Median: $276 (258%)
Cash: $719 (673% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $276 (258% 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 258% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 158%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $80 - $526 75%
Upmc Health Plan $84 - $167 79%
UnitedHealthcare $88 - $276 82%
Aetna $92 - $839 86%
Geisinger $106 99%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway) $113 - $600 106%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan) $115 108%
Fidelis $117 110%
Amerihealth Caritas $119 - $126 111%
Wellcare $121 113%
Cigna $126 - $480 118%
Pa Health & Wellness $126 - $130 118%
Independent Health $166 - $222 155%
Univera $180 - $528 169%
Upmc Work Partners $243 228%
Intergroup $779 - $959 729%
Multiplan $839 - $959 786%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 201 State Street, Erie, PA 16550
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals