CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Banner Lassen Medical Center

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $990
  • Cash Discount Price: $827
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Banner Lassen Medical Center is $990. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $827. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 9.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1800 Spring Ridge Drive, Susanville, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$827

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$990

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: $827 (774%)
Insurance Median: $990 (927%)
Cash: $827 (774% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $990 (927% 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 927% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 827%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $21 20%
Partnership Healthplan Of Ca $99 93%
Banner Health $432 404%
UnitedHealthcare $432 - $979 404%
Network Providers, Llc $561 525%
Imperial Health Plan Of California, Inc $583 546%
Blue Shield Of California $916 858%
Multiplan $948 888%
Cigna $1,000 936%
Coventry $1,011 947%
First Health $1,011 947%
Health Net $1,021 956%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1800 Spring Ridge Drive, Susanville, CA 96130
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals