CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Yoakum Community Hospital

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $603
  • Cash Discount Price: $523
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Yoakum Community Hospital is $603. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $523. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 Carl Ramert Drive, Yoakum, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$523

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$603

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: $523 (490%)
Insurance Median: $603 (565%)
Cash: $523 (490% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $603 (565% 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 565% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 465%). 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 $303 - $602 284%
Humana $330 309%
Medicare (plans) $330 309%
Prime Health Svcs Mcr Advantage $330 309%
Scott & White Mcare Advan $330 309%
Superior Mcr Advantage $330 309%
Triwest Va Ccn-All Plans $330 309%
Tx Independent Hp Mcr Advantage-All Plans $330 309%
UnitedHealthcare $330 - $644 309%
Superior Hix-All Other Plans $413 387%
Kempton Group Admin Ppo-All Plans $528 494%
Entrust - All Plans $561 525%
Medicaid / KanCare $585 - $805 548%
Amera-Net-All Plans $604 565%
Scott & White Ppo-All Other Plans $604 565%
Healthsmart Ppo-All Other Plans $628 588%
Blue Bell Creameries Emp-All Plans $644 603%
Cigna $644 603%
Americas Health Plan-All Plans $684 640%
Beech Street-All Plans $684 640%
Directcare America-All Plans $684 640%
Galaxy Ppo - All Plans $684 640%
Health Star Comm Ip/Op Only - All Plans $684 640%
Medcorp Southwest Ppo-All Plans $684 640%
Medical Control Ppo-All Plans $684 640%
Phcs Multiplan - All Plans $684 640%
Aetna $724 678%
Healthsmart Work Comp $724 678%
Prime Health Svcs Ppo-All Other Plans $724 678%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 Carl Ramert Drive, Yoakum, TX 77995
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals