CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Parkland Health & Hospital System

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $349
  • Cash Discount Price: $659
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Parkland Health & Hospital System is $349. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $659. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$659

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$349

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: $659 (617%)
Insurance Median: $349 (327%)
Cash: $659 (617% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $349 (327% 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 327% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 227%). 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
Aetna $96 - $988 90%
Wellpoint [1007] $96 - $468 90%
Cook Children Health Plan [1380] $101 95%
Parkland Community Health Plan [1056] $101 - $491 95%
Superior Health Plan [1402] $101 95%
Molina [1382] $106 - $515 99%
Point Comfort Underwriters [1801] $106 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $171 - $1,186 160%
Care Improvement Plus [1104] $344 322%
Procare Advantage [2104] $349 327%
Superior Healthplan [1383] $376 352%
Cigna $774 - $988 725%
Great West Healthcare [1037] $988 925%
UnitedHealthcare $1,099 1029%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals