CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: USA Health University Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $179
Cash Discount Price: $332
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.68x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at USA Health University Hospital is $179. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $332. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2451 Fillingim Street, Mobile, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$332

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$179

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: $332 (311%)

Insurance Median: $179 (168%)

Cash: $332 (311% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $179 (168% 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
Central Healthcare Services	$42 - $426	39%
Magnolia Health	$81	76%
Truecare	$81	76%
UnitedHealthcare	$81 - $460	76%
Molina Chip	$90	84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$106	99%
Aetna	$109 - $468	102%
Cigna	$109 - $405	102%
Devoted Health	$109 - $596	102%
Humana	$109 - $553	102%
Viva Health	$109 - $426	102%
Wellcare	$109	102%
Molina Marketplace	$119	111%
Ambetter / Centene	$130	122%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network (Mpcn)	$147	138%
Multiplan	$216 - $766	202%
Naphcare	$232 - $596	217%
Novanet	$299 - $766	280%

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 $332.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 76536.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm USA Health University Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 76536.
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.