CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Kell West Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $236
  • Cash Discount Price: $423
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.21x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Kell West Regional Hospital is $236. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $423. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5420 Kell West Boulevard, Wichita Falls, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$423

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$236

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: $423 (396%)
Insurance Median: $236 (221%)
Cash: $423 (396% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $236 (221% 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 221% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 121%). 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
Aetna $81 - $100 76%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $98 - $325 92%
Medicare (plans) $98 92%
Humana $100 - $441 94%
Medadv_Uhc $100 94%
Tricare $107 100%
Cigna $154 - $309 144%
UnitedHealthcare $195 183%
Blue_Advantage_Bav $277 259%
Blue_Essentials $293 274%
Healthsmart_Ppo $309 289%
Phcs $331 310%
Self_Pay $353 330%
Multiplan $375 351%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5420 Kell West Boulevard, Wichita Falls, TX 76310
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals