CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Hill Country Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $226
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,060
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Hill Country Memorial Hospital is $226. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,060. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1020 South State Highway 16, Fredericksburg, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,060

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$226

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: $3,060 (2865%)
Insurance Median: $226 (212%)
Cash: $3,060 (2865% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $226 (212% 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 212% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 112%). 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
Community First Health Plans $96 - $826 90%
United $96 - $1,377 90%
Aetna $104 - $1,530 97%
Molina Healthcare $106 99%
Superior Health $153 143%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $196 - $903 184%
Healthcare Highways $943 883%
Curative Administrators $1,224 1146%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $1,683 1576%
Multiplan $2,295 - $2,601 2149%
Triwest Health Alliance $2,295 2149%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1020 South State Highway 16, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals