CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Tristar Summit Medical Center

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $401
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,987
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.75x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Tristar Summit Medical Center is $401. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,987. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5655 Frist Blvd, Hermitage, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,987

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$401

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: $2,987 (2797%)
Insurance Median: $401 (375%)
Cash: $2,987 (2797% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $401 (375% 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 375% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 275%). 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 $62 - $115 58%
Humana $129 - $1,941 121%
Aetna $148 - $1,493 139%
United $155 - $1,344 145%
Cigna $231 - $2,390 216%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet $550 515%
Apex Health $568 532%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $568 532%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign) $568 532%
Centurion $1,231 1153%
Bgfh Singlesource $1,493 - $2,539 1398%
Multiplan $1,941 1817%
Employers Health Network $2,091 1958%
Odom'S Tn Pride Sausage $2,240 2097%
Compsych $2,390 2238%
Beech Street $2,628 2460%
Prime Health $2,628 2460%

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Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5655 Frist Blvd, Hermitage, TN 37076
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals