CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Tristar Northcrest Medical Center

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $272
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,490
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.55x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Tristar Northcrest Medical Center is $272. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,490. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Northcrest Drive, Springfield, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,490

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$272

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: $2,490 (2331%)
Insurance Median: $272 (255%)
Cash: $2,490 (2331% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $272 (255% 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 255% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 155%). 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 75%
Humana $129 - $401 121%
Aetna $148 - $1,245 139%
United $155 - $1,121 145%
Molina $174 163%
Cigna $231 - $730 216%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $473 443%
City Of Springfield $1,619 1516%
Multiplan $1,942 - $2,042 1818%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 Northcrest Drive, Springfield, TN 37172
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals