CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $138
Cash Discount Price: $356
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura is $138. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $356. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 147 North Brent Street, Ventura, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$356

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$138

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: $356 (333%)

Insurance Median: $138 (129%)

Cash: $356 (333% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $138 (129% 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
Medi-Cal	$86	81%
Non Contracted	$86 - $135	81%
Seaview	$99	93%
Valley Care	$119 - $158	111%
Medicaid / KanCare	$125 - $208	117%
Gold Coast Health Plan	$128 - $208	120%
Tricare	$128	120%
Aetna	$135 - $804	126%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$135 - $411	126%
California Workers Compensation	$135	126%
Medicare (plans)	$135 - $138	126%
Wellcare Of California	$135	126%
Alignment Health Plan	$138	129%
Humana	$138	129%
Scan Health Plan	$138	129%
UnitedHealthcare	$138 - $236	129%
Ventura County Health Care Plan	$148	139%
Kaiser Commercial	$256	240%
Cigna	$275	257%
Blue Shield Epn	$281	263%
Blue Shield Commercial	$315	295%
Multiplan	$356	333%
Health Net Commercial	$454	425%

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 $356.
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 Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura 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.