CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Memorial Medical Center

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $245
  • Cash Discount Price: $353
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.29x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Memorial Medical Center is $245. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $353. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 701 N Virginia St, Port Lavaca, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$353

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$245

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: $353 (330%)
Insurance Median: $245 (229%)
Cash: $353 (330% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $245 (229% 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 229% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 129%). 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
Triwest Va Pccc-All Plans $31 - $245 29%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $32 - $250 30%
Care Improvement Plus - All Other Plans $32 - $250 30%
Care Improvement Plus Mcr $32 - $252 30%
Superior Allwell Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $32 - $250 30%
UnitedHealthcare $32 - $714 30%
Universal American Mcr-All Other Plans $32 - $250 30%
Universal American Snp $33 - $262 31%
Ambetter / Centene $37 - $300 35%
Coventry First Hlth Hmo Ppo-All Other Plans $40 - $714 37%
Coventry First Hlth Mcr Adv $40 - $250 37%
Galaxy Health Network-All Plans $46 - $758 43%
Capstar Health Network-All Plans $49 - $714 46%
Cigna $49 - $669 46%
Healthcare Highways-All Plans $76 - $714 71%
Prime Healthcare Services-All Plans $82 - $624 77%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $88 - $351 82%
Humana $94 - $714 88%
Corvel Work Comp-All Plans $100 - $758 94%
Independent Med Sys Ppo-All Plans $100 - $758 94%
Multiplan Mcr Adv $100 - $250 94%
Multiplan Phcs Ppo-All Other Plans $100 - $758 94%
Provider Select Ppo-All Plans $100 - $758 94%
Three Rivers Ppo-All Plans $100 - $758 94%
Usa Mso - All Plans $100 - $758 94%
Amerigroup Chip $117 - $428 110%
Amerigroup Star $117 - $428 110%
Amerigroup Star Kids $117 - $428 110%
Amerigroup Star Plus $117 - $428 110%
Comm Health Chip $117 - $428 110%
Comm Health Perinatal-All Other Plans $117 - $428 110%
Molina Chip/Star-All Plans $117 - $428 110%
Scott & White Chip/Star-All Plans $117 - $428 110%
Superior Chip/Star $117 - $428 110%
Texas Childrens Hp - All Plans $117 - $428 110%
Comm Health Mcaid Hmo $123 - $450 115%
Comm Health Star $123 - $450 115%
Aetna $714 668%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 701 N Virginia St, Port Lavaca, TX 77979
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals