CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center at Windber

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $100
Cash Discount Price: $339
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center at Windber is $100. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $339. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Somerset Avenue, Windber, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$339

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$100

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: $339 (317%)

Insurance Median: $100 (94%)

Cash: $339 (317% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $100 (94% 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.

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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
Amerihealth Caritas	$49 - $100	46%
Geisinger	$50 - $168	47%
Highmark Wholecare	$54	51%
Upmc Health Plan	$54 - $239	51%
Pa Health & Wellness	$56 - $100	52%
Aetna	$66 - $112	62%
United	$68 - $187	64%
Highmark	$77 - $200	72%
Humana	$97 - $100	91%
Cigna	$98 - $281	92%
Senior Life	$98 - $102	92%
Va Ccn	$98 - $102	92%

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 $339.
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 Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center at Windber 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.