CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Northwest Arkansas

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $1,097
Cash Discount Price: $1,097
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.27x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Northwest Arkansas is $1,097. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,097. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 10.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4313 S Pleasant Crossing Blvd, Rogers, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,097

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,097

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: $1,097 (1027%)

Insurance Median: $1,097 (1027%)

Cash: $1,097 (1027% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,097 (1027% 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 1027% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 927%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Phcs	$866	811%
Multiplan	$932	873%
Aetna	$1,097	1027%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,097	1027%
American Health Plan	$1,097	1027%
Arkansas Total Care (Passe)	$1,097	1027%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,097	1027%
Care Source (Passe)	$1,097	1027%
Cigna	$1,097	1027%
Devoted	$1,097	1027%
Empower	$1,097	1027%
Essence	$1,097	1027%
Humana	$1,097	1027%
Medicaid / KanCare	$1,097	1027%
Medicare (plans)	$1,097	1027%
Municipal League	$1,097	1027%
Qualchoice	$1,097	1027%
Summit (Passe)	$1,097	1027%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,097	1027%
Vaccn	$1,097	1027%

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 $1,097.
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 Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Northwest Arkansas 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.