CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Multicare Auburn Medical Center

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $292
  • Cash Discount Price: $394
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.73x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Multicare Auburn Medical Center is $292. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $394. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 202 North Division Street Plaza One, Auburn, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$394

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$292

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: $394 (369%)
Insurance Median: $292 (273%)
Cash: $394 (369% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $292 (273% 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 273% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 173%). 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
Community Health Plan Of Washington $116 - $196 109%
Molina $116 - $215 109%
Aetna $119 - $496 111%
Regence $119 111%
UnitedHealthcare $121 - $563 113%
Wellcare $122 114%
Coordinated Care $126 118%
Wellpoint $126 118%
Premera $200 - $505 187%
Ambetter / Centene $232 217%
Cigna $292 273%
Pacificsource $306 - $442 286%
First Choice $392 - $713 367%
Kaiser $568 532%
First Health $639 - $799 598%
Multiplan/Phcs $639 - $799 598%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 202 North Division Street Plaza One, Auburn, WA 98001
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals