CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Pullman Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76856
  • Insurance Median: $322
  • Cash Discount Price: $593
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Pullman Regional Hospital is $322. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $593. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 835 S Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$593

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$322

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: $593 (555%)
Insurance Median: $322 (301%)
Cash: $593 (555% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $322 (301% 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 301% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 201%). 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 Care Ntwrk Mcare-All Plans $33 - $445 31%
Kaiser Mcare Advan $33 - $445 31%
Sterling Mcr Adv-All Plans $33 - $445 31%
Triwest - All Plans $33 - $445 31%
Wellcare Mcr Adv $36 - $485 34%
Aetna $37 - $1,207 35%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $38 - $1,207 36%
Humana $38 - $445 36%
Premera First - All Plans $44 - $928 41%
Idaho Dshs-All Plans $51 - $521 48%
First Choice - All Other Plans $54 - $1,144 51%
First Choice Admin $54 - $1,049 51%
Kaiser - All Other Plans $62 - $322 58%
Community Health Plan Mcaid-All Plans $63 - $460 59%
Medicaid / KanCare $63 - $460 59%
Molina Hlthcare Mcaid-All Plans $63 - $460 59%
Wellcare Mcaid -All Other Plans $63 - $460 59%
Wellpoint Mcaid - All Plans $63 - $460 59%
Admin Wsu Student-All Plans $106 - $1,080 99%
Multiplan - All Plans $106 - $1,080 99%
Asuris Nw Hlth-All Plans $112 - $1,144 105%
Cigna $112 - $1,144 105%
Focus Hlthcare - All Plans $112 - $1,144 105%
Northwest One - All Plans $112 - $1,144 105%
UnitedHealthcare $112 - $1,144 105%
Great West Hlth-All Plans $119 - $1,207 111%
Integrated Hp - All Plans $119 - $1,207 111%
Spokane Phco - All Plans $119 - $1,207 111%
Provider Network Of America-All Plans $122 - $1,246 114%
Single Case Agree - All Plans $928 869%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 835 S Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA 99163
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals