CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: North Austin Medical Center

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $267
  • Cash Discount Price: $903
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at North Austin Medical Center is $267. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $903. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12221 Mopac Expressway North, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$903

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$267

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: $903 (845%)
Insurance Median: $267 (250%)
Cash: $903 (845% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $267 (250% 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 250% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 150%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

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 Health Plan $16 - $241 15%
Amerigroup $73 68%
Moda $76 - $333 71%
United $80 - $638 75%
Covenant Management Systems $93 - $408 87%
Healthcare Highways $94 - $425 88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $95 - $418 89%
St David’S Hospice $96 90%
Imo Med - Select Network $97 - $425 91%
Nomi Health $103 - $524 96%
Molina Healthcare $106 99%
Moda Health $116 - $524 109%
Evry Health $119 - $521 111%
Humana $120 112%
Sendero $120 112%
Texas Healthcare Foundation Heb $120 - $524 112%
Aetna $121 - $705 113%
Texas Workforce Commission $126 - $553 118%
Curative Administrators $129 - $567 121%
Harbor Health Team $129 - $567 121%
Averde Health $145 - $638 136%
UnitedHealthcare $145 - $638 136%
Comanche County $162 - $708 152%
National Choicecare $162 - $708 152%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $178 - $1,134 167%
Independent Medical Systems $178 - $779 167%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $178 - $779 167%
Prime Health $194 - $850 182%
First Health $202 - $1,006 189%
Coastal Comp Health Networks $210 - $921 197%
National Health Care $210 - $921 197%
Texas Municipal League $226 - $992 212%
Medcorp Southwest $242 - $1,063 227%
Rockport Healthcare Group $258 - $1,275 242%
Bce Emergis Corporation $291 - $1,275 272%
Beech Street $291 - $1,275 272%
Medical Control Network Solutions $291 - $1,275 272%
Multiplan $291 - $1,275 272%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 12221 Mopac Expressway North, Austin, TX 78758
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals