CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Fort Duncan Medical Center

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $1,024
Cash Discount Price: $900
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.59x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Fort Duncan Medical Center is $1,024. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $900. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 9.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3333 N Foster Maldonado Blvd, Eagle Pass, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$900

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,024

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: $900 (843%)

Insurance Median: $1,024 (959%)

Cash: $900 (843% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,024 (959% 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 959% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 859%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Superior	$137	128%
Driscoll	$141	132%
Molina	$144	135%
United_Healthcare	$144 - $1,024	135%
Blue_Cross_Blue_Shield_Of_Tx	$370 - $451	346%
Eagle_Pass_Isd	$860 - $1,074	805%
Cigna	$1,252 - $1,564	1172%
Aetna	$1,580 - $1,973	1479%
Healthsmart	$1,900 - $2,373	1779%
Multiplan	$1,900 - $2,373	1779%

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 $900.
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 Fort Duncan 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.