CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $727
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.81x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is $727. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$727

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%)
Insurance Median: $727 (681%)
Ins. Median: $727 (681% 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 681% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 581%). 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
Texaschildrens $24 - $457 22%
UnitedHealthcare $25 - $778 23%
Tricare $27 - $778 25%
Vacare $27 - $457 25%
Medicare (plans) $39 - $457 37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $50 - $747 47%
Aetna $59 - $778 55%
Cigna $70 - $778 66%
Humana $155 - $799 145%
Ontarioministriesofhealth $191 - $768 179%
Beijingst.Lucia $194 - $778 182%
Embassyofqatar $194 - $778 182%
Memorialhermannhealth $194 - $778 182%
Emergingtherapysolutions_Cancercare $206 - $830 193%
Interlink_Cancercare $206 - $830 193%
Saudiarmedforces $206 - $830 193%
Uae_Medical $206 - $830 193%
Uaepoliceattache $206 - $830 193%
Healthsmart $219 - $882 205%
Vantage $219 - $882 205%
Multiplan $254 - $893 238%
Phcs $254 - $893 238%
Emergingtherapysolutions $778 - $830 728%
Interlink $778 - $882 728%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL