CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Texoma Medical Center

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $911
Cash Discount Price: $1,721
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.53x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Texoma Medical Center is $911. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,721. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 8.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5016 S Us Highway 75, Denison, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,721

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$911

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: $1,721 (1611%)

Insurance Median: $911 (853%)

Cash: $1,721 (1611% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $911 (853% 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 853% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 753%). 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
Molina	$137	128%
Tchp	$144	135%
Healthchoice	$213	199%
Amerigroup	$221	207%
United_Healthcare	$221	207%
Superior	$297	278%
Aetna	$642 - $718	601%
Cigna	$846 - $1,019	792%
Humana	$1,337 - $1,496	1252%
Multiplan	$1,629 - $1,822	1525%
Healthsmart	$1,720 - $1,924	1610%

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 $1,721.
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 Texoma 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.