CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: St Rose Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $149
  • Cash Discount Price: $125
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.40x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at St Rose Hospital is $149. 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 1.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 27200 Calaroga Ave, Hayward, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$125

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$149

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: $149 (140%)
Cash: $125 (117% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $149 (140% 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.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $116 109%
Cigna $116 - $312 109%
Healthnet Of California $116 - $291 109%
UnitedHealthcare $116 - $333 109%
Aetna $122 - $208 114%
Centers For Elder Independence $141 132%
Brown & Toland $149 140%
Humana $149 140%
Imperial Health Senior $149 140%
Medicare (plans) $149 140%
Canopy $282 264%
Interplan $291 272%
Multiplan Inc $320 300%
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals $333 312%
Preferred Health Network $353 330%
Blue Shield $372 348%
Blue Shield Affinity $372 348%
Blue Shield Hill $372 348%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 27200 Calaroga Ave, Hayward, CA 94545
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals