CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Tristar Ashland City Medical Center

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $401
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,035
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.75x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Tristar Ashland City Medical Center is $401. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,035. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 313 North Main St, Ashland City, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,035

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: $3,035 (2841%)
Insurance Median: $401 (375%)
Cash: $3,035 (2841% 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 $40 - $2,000 37%
Humana $129 - $759 121%
Aetna $148 - $1,517 139%
United $155 - $1,366 145%
Cigna $231 - $947 216%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet $559 523%
Apex Health $577 540%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $577 540%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign) $577 540%
Amerigroup $941 881%
Bgfh Singlesource $1,517 - $2,580 1420%
Multiplan $1,669 1563%
Southern Health Partners $1,821 1705%
Employers Health Network $2,124 1989%
Odom'S Tn Pride Sausage $2,276 2131%
Beech Street $2,792 2614%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 313 North Main St, Ashland City, TN 37015
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Rural Emergency Hospital