CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Huron Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $234
  • Cash Discount Price: $289
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Huron Regional Medical Center is $234. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $289. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 172 Fourth Street Se, Huron, SD.
Cash / Self-Pay
$289

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$234

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: $289 (271%)
Insurance Median: $234 (219%)
Cash: $289 (271% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $234 (219% 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 219% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 119%). 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
Sanford $72 - $448 67%
UnitedHealthcare $73 - $347 68%
Midlands $80 - $244 75%
Avera $128 - $356 120%
Medica $152 - $587 142%
Healthpartners $161 - $624 151%
Tlc Advantage $163 - $630 153%
Multiplan $434 406%
Wellmark $449 420%
Americas $468 438%
First Choice Of The Midwest $468 438%
First Health Coventry $468 438%
Integrated Health Plan $468 438%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 172 Fourth Street Se, Huron, SD 57350
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals