CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: El Paso Children's Hospital

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $181
Cash Discount Price: $90
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.69x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at El Paso Children's Hospital is $181. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $90. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4845 Alameda Avenue, El Paso, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$90

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$181

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: $90 (84%)

Insurance Median: $181 (169%)

Cash: $90 (84% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $181 (169% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Uh Military Va	$91	85%
Amerigroup Tx	$96	90%
Point Comfort Underwriters	$96	90%
Superior	$96	90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$97 - $336	91%
Health Net Fed Svcs	$98	92%
El Paso Health Plans	$106	99%
Molina Tx	$106	99%
El Paso First Health Plan	$125	117%
Western Sky	$237	222%
Molina Nm	$253	237%
UnitedHealthcare	$322	301%
Aetna	$323 - $358	302%
Cigna	$352	330%
Coventry Health Care	$358	335%
Fortified Provider Network	$358	335%
Multiplan	$358	335%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $90.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 76856.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm El Paso Children's Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 76856.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.