CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Pacifica Hospital of the Valley

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $105
Cash Discount Price: $801
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Pacifica Hospital of the Valley is $105. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $801. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9449 San Fernando Rd, Sun Valley, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$801

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$105

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: $801 (750%)

Insurance Median: $105 (98%)

Cash: $801 (750% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $105 (98% 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
Alignment Health	$82	77%
America Cash Health Plan	$102	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$102 - $801	95%
Care 1St Health Plan	$102	95%
Humana	$102	95%
La Health Care	$102	95%
Bright Health Group	$107	100%
Health Net Of California	$127	119%
Aetna	$401	375%
Altamed	$801	750%
Heritage Provider Network	$801	750%
Molina	$801	750%

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 $801.
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 Pacifica Hospital of the Valley 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.