CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $144
Cash Discount Price: $125
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.35x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is $144. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $125. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 995 9Th Avenue Southwest, Bessemer, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$125

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$144

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: $125 (117%)

Insurance Median: $144 (135%)

Cash: $125 (117% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $144 (135% 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
Cigna	$41 - $751	38%
Viva	$83 - $520	78%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$95	89%
Aetna	$96 - $727	90%
Cooper Green	$96	90%
Jefferson County Sheriff	$96	90%
Triwest	$96	90%
United Mine Workers	$96	90%
UnitedHealthcare	$96 - $274	90%
Phcs	$100 - $727	94%
Humana	$101 - $883	95%
Beech Street	$103 - $727	96%
One Health Plan	$108 - $675	101%
Geha	$116 - $727	109%
Healthchoice	$116 - $727	109%
Alamed	$130 - $814	122%
Ambetter / Centene	$131	123%
Construction Claims Management	$134 - $841	125%
Multiplan	$136 - $852	127%
Corvel	$137 - $935	128%
Novanet	$139 - $868	130%
Department Of Labor	$144 - $904	135%
Heritage Summit Health	$144 - $904	135%
Pnoa	$149 - $935	140%
Three Rivers	$149 - $935	140%

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 $125.
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 Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System 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.