CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Winkler County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $1,165
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,137
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.91x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Winkler County Memorial Hospital is $1,165. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,137. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 10.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 821 Jeffee Drive, Kermit, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,137

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,165

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: $1,137 (1065%)
Insurance Median: $1,165 (1091%)
Cash: $1,137 (1065% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,165 (1091% 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 1091% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 991%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $107 - $947 100%
Aetna $902 - $1,238 844%
Caprock Mcr Adv- All Plans $902 - $947 844%
Molina Marketplace - All Other Plans $902 - $947 844%
Molina Mcr Adv $902 - $947 844%
Superior Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $902 - $947 844%
Humana $911 - $1,238 853%
UnitedHealthcare $1,110 - $1,456 1039%
First Care Chip - All Other Plans $1,387 - $1,456 1299%
First Care Star $1,387 - $1,456 1299%
Molina Chip $1,387 - $1,456 1299%
Molina Mcaid $1,387 - $1,456 1299%
Superior Star/Chip $1,387 - $1,456 1299%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 821 Jeffee Drive, Kermit, TX 79745
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals