CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: UPMC Passavant

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $282
Cash Discount Price: $1,494
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.64x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at UPMC Passavant is $282. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,494. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9100 Babcock Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,494

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$282

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: $1,494 (1399%)

Insurance Median: $282 (264%)

Cash: $1,494 (1399% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $282 (264% 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 264% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 164%). 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

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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
Upmc Health Plan	$84 - $94	79%
UnitedHealthcare	$88 - $112	82%
Health Plan Of Upper Ohio Valley	$101 - $1,150	95%
Aetna	$106 - $112	99%
Amerihealth Caritas	$109 - $119	102%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$109 - $113	102%
Pa Health & Wellness	$109 - $130	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$110 - $655	103%
Upmc Work Partners	$243	228%
Private Health Care Systems	$282 - $2,316	264%
Cigna	$847 - $996	793%
Coventry/First Health	$1,743	1632%
Intergroup	$2,067 - $2,241	1935%
Humana	$2,116 - $2,316	1981%
Multiplan	$2,116 - $2,316	1981%

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 $1,494.
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 UPMC Passavant 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.