CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $243
  • Cash Discount Price: $577
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.28x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital is $243. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $577. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11600 W 2Nd Pl, Lakewood, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$577

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$243

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: $577 (540%)
Insurance Median: $243 (228%)
Cash: $577 (540% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $243 (228% 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 228% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 128%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $82 - $245 77%
Aetna $83 - $219 78%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $83 - $1,270 78%
Humana $83 78%
Kaiser $83 - $475 78%
Medicare (plans) $83 78%
Direct To Employer $162 - $577 152%
Denver Public Schools $194 182%
Centura Employee Plan $205 192%
Peak Health $218 - $563 204%
Cigna $243 - $261 228%
United Colorado Doctor'S Plan $245 229%
Multiplan $250 - $1,226 234%
Denver Health $341 319%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 11600 W 2Nd Pl, Lakewood, CO 80228
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals