CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Titus Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $100
Cash Discount Price: $286
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Titus Regional Medical Center is $100. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $286. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2001 N Jefferson, Mount Pleasant, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$286

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$100

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: $286 (268%)

Insurance Median: $100 (94%)

Cash: $286 (268% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $100 (94% 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.

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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
Christus Health Plan	$23 - $106	22%
Humana	$23 - $334	22%
Tricare	$23 - $106	22%
Triwest	$23 - $107	22%
UnitedHealthcare	$23 - $477	22%
Texas Mutual	$24 - $110	22%
Curative	$26 - $186	24%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$27 - $477	25%
Superior	$28 - $170	26%
Healthcare Highways	$29 - $191	27%
Claritev	$34 - $382	32%
Aetna	$50 - $158	47%
Healthsmart	$81 - $334	76%
Cigna	$93 - $382	87%
Galaxy Health	$110 - $453	103%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $286.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 76856.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Titus Regional Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 76856.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.