CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Smyth County Community Hospital

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $210
  • Cash Discount Price: $102
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Smyth County Community Hospital is $210. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $102. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 245 Medical Park Drive, Marion, VA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$102

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$210

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: $102 (95%)
Insurance Median: $210 (197%)
Cash: $102 (95% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $210 (197% 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
UnitedHealthcare $87 - $677 81%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $89 - $677 83%
Aetna $102 - $575 95%
Amerigroup $102 - $677 95%
Humana $102 95%
Managed Medicaire $102 95%
Medicare (plans) $102 95%
Sentara Health $102 - $188 95%
United Mine Workers Of America $102 95%
Molina Healthcare $106 - $218 99%
Cigna $107 - $262 100%
Devoted Health Plan $107 100%
Nhc Advantage $107 100%
Optima Health $210 197%
Ambetter / Centene $222 208%
Medcost $237 222%
First Health Coventry $677 634%
Seven Corners, Inc. $677 634%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 245 Medical Park Drive, Marion, VA 24354
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals