CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $253
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,203
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.37x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth is $253. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,203. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2830 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,203

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$253

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: $1,203 (1126%)
Insurance Median: $253 (237%)
Cash: $1,203 (1126% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $253 (237% 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 237% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 137%). 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
Texas Healthspring $53 50%
UnitedHealthcare $96 - $326 90%
Aetna $107 - $3,741 100%
Allwell $107 100%
Arcadian Health Plan $107 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $107 - $535 100%
Christus Health $107 - $149 100%
Community Health Choice $107 - $146 100%
Coventry $107 100%
Humana $107 - $244 100%
Molina $107 - $144 100%
Triwest $107 100%
Wellcare $107 100%
Provider Partners Health Plan $110 103%
Texas Independence Health Plan $110 103%
Shared Health Insurance Company $112 105%
Us Imaging Network $114 107%
Amerigroup $115 - $144 108%
Devoted Health Plan $115 108%
Imperial Health Plan $117 110%
Medicare (plans) $117 110%
Procare Advantage $117 110%
Superior $137 128%
Texas Childrens Health Plan $144 135%
Adv Cardiovas Specialist $213 199%
Naphcare Inc. $213 199%
Cigna $261 - $334 244%
Healthcare Highways $840 - $2,440 786%
Lsu First Choice Verity $933 - $2,711 874%
Partners Direct Health $970 908%
Verity Healthnet $1,120 - $3,253 1049%
First Health $1,213 - $3,524 1136%
Healthsmart $1,213 - $4,338 1136%
Multiplan $1,213 - $3,524 1136%
Phcs $1,213 - $3,524 1136%
Five Point Credit Union $1,306 - $3,795 1223%
Mct Credit Union $1,306 - $3,795 1223%
Beech Street $1,493 - $4,338 1398%
Health Management Network $1,493 - $4,338 1398%
Provider Select $1,493 - $4,338 1398%
Verity Healthnet National $1,586 - $4,609 1485%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2830 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, TX 77702
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals