CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Mayers Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $323
Cash Discount Price: $285
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Mayers Memorial Hospital is $323. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $285. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 43563 Hwy 299 East, Fall River Mills, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$285

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$323

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: $285 (267%)

Insurance Median: $323 (302%)

Cash: $285 (267% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $323 (302% 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 302% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 202%). 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
Blue Shield Ca Va	$26 - $304	24%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv	$26 - $304	24%
Tricare	$26 - $320	24%
Health Net Mcr Adv	$27 - $320	25%
Arcadian Health Services-All Plans	$28 - $320	26%
Imperial Health Plan-All Plans	$30 - $361	28%
Medi-Cal	$60 - $86	56%
Cigna	$82 - $460	77%
Corvel Ppo-All Plans	$82 - $460	77%
Coventry/First Health-All Plans	$82 - $460	77%
Integrated Hp-All Plans	$82 - $460	77%
Interplan-All Plans	$82 - $460	77%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$323 - $414	302%
Partnership Hp-All Plans	$343	321%
Health Net Prison	$349	327%
Blue Shield Ca Exchange	$414	388%
Blue Shield-All Other Plans	$460	431%
Hmn-All Plans	$460	431%
Multiplan Phcs-All Plans	$460	431%
Pfmc-All Plans	$460	431%
Superior Ca-All Plans	$460	431%
Health Net-All Other Plans	$482	451%
Pacificare-All Plans	$484	453%

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 $285.
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 Mayers Memorial Hospital 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.