CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Carilion New River Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $621
Cash Discount Price: $427
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.81x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center is $621. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $427. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2900 Lamb Circle, Christiansburg, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$427

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$621

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: $427 (400%)

Insurance Median: $621 (581%)

Cash: $427 (400% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $621 (581% 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 581% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 481%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna	$92 - $810	86%
Humana	$94 - $111	88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$100 - $444	94%
UnitedHealthcare	$101 - $997	95%
Sentara Health Plan	$103 - $756	96%
Abh Of Va (Formerly Coventry)	$111	104%
Abh Of Wva (Formerly Coventry)	$111	104%
Gateway - Tier 3	$671	628%
Vhn - Ultra	$756	708%
Cigna	$822 - $878	770%
Connecticare	$854	800%
Vhn - Plus	$939	879%
Gateway - Tier 2	$976	914%
Vhn	$976	914%
Vhn - Link	$1,098	1028%
Gateway - Tier 1	$1,159	1085%
Vhn - Secondary Payors	$1,159	1085%

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 $427.
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 Carilion New River Valley Medical Center 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.