CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Corpus Christi Medical Center,The

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $526
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,090
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.92x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Corpus Christi Medical Center,The is $526. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,090. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,090

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$526

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: $3,090 (2893%)
Insurance Median: $526 (492%)
Cash: $3,090 (2893% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $526 (492% 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 492% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 392%). 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
Texas Health Network $94 88%
Amerigroup $96 90%
Christus Mcd $96 90%
United $98 - $1,391 92%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan $100 94%
Aetna $104 97%
Molina Healthcare $106 99%
Humanna $120 112%
Superior Health Plan $185 173%
Humana $286 268%
Texas Athletic Network $300 - $600 281%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $417 - $1,193 390%
Healthcare Highways $593 555%
Texas Workforce Commission $742 695%
Cigna $757 - $2,472 709%
Averde Health $1,020 955%
Curative Administrators $1,236 1157%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $1,329 - $2,627 1244%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $1,391 1302%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $1,700 1592%
Multiplan Phcs $1,854 1736%
National Healthcare Solutions $1,854 1736%
Olympus Managed Healthcare $1,854 1736%
Southwest Medical $1,854 1736%
Usc Health Services $1,854 1736%
First Health $1,907 1785%
Coastal Comp $2,009 1881%
Newton Ppo $2,163 2025%
Texas True Choice $2,318 2170%
Beech Street $2,472 2314%
Usa Managed Care $2,472 2314%

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Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals