CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $213
  • Cash Discount Price: $414
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Dell Children's Medical Center is $213. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $414. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4900 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$414

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$213

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: $414 (388%)
Insurance Median: $213 (199%)
Cash: $414 (388% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $213 (199% 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.

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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
Champva $79 - $107 74%
Ambetter / Centene $96 90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $96 - $454 90%
Dell Chip/Chip Perinate $96 90%
Dell Star $96 90%
UnitedHealthcare $96 90%
Wellpoint Chip/Chip Perinate $96 90%
Wellpoint Star $96 90%
Wellpoint Star Kids $96 90%
Wellpoint Star Plus $96 90%
Humana $136 127%
Tricare $148 139%
Superior Star $149 - $286 140%
Superior Star Foster $149 - $286 140%
Superior Star Kids $149 - $286 140%
Superior Star Plus $149 - $286 140%
Superior Chip/Chip Perinate $168 - $321 157%
Cigna $350 328%
Seton Performance Plus $356 333%
Aetna $467 - $830 437%
Covenant Health $743 696%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4900 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens