CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $134
Cash Discount Price: $1,055
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center is $134. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,055. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 North Pepper Avenue, Colton, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,055

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$134

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: $1,055 (988%)

Insurance Median: $134 (125%)

Cash: $1,055 (988% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $134 (125% 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
Alpha Care	$60	56%
Inland Faculty Medical Group	$60 - $134	56%
La Health Care	$60	56%
Lasalle Medical Associates	$60	56%
Physician Health Network	$60	56%
Inland Empire Health Plan	$66 - $134	62%
Molina	$80 - $155	75%
Innovage	$134	125%
Kaiser Foundation	$134 - $626	125%
Triwest	$134	125%
Correctional Health Partners	$175	164%
Wellpath	$188 - $528	176%
Multiplan	$760	712%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$765	716%

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 $1,055.
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 Arrowhead Regional Medical Center 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.