CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Conway Medical Center

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $99
Cash Discount Price: $300
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Conway Medical Center is $99. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $300. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 Singleton Ridge Road, Conway, SC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$300

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$99

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: $300 (281%)

Insurance Median: $99 (93%)

Cash: $300 (281% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $99 (93% 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
Absolute Total Care	$30 - $155	28%
Aetna	$30 - $547	28%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $541	28%
Clover Health	$30 - $99	28%
Devoted	$30 - $99	28%
Emblem	$30 - $99	28%
Healthteam	$30 - $99	28%
Humana	$30 - $99	28%
Molina	$30 - $99	28%
Nhc	$30 - $104	28%
Pruitt	$30 - $104	28%
Select Health	$30 - $99	28%
UnitedHealthcare	$30 - $513	28%
Velocity	$30 - $198	28%
Wellcare	$30 - $99	28%
Medcost	$100 - $425	94%
Cigna	$124 - $527	116%
Blue Choice	$332	311%

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 $300.
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 Conway Medical 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.