CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Sterling Regional Medcenter

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $687
Cash Discount Price: $529
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Sterling Regional Medcenter is $687. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $529. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 615 Fairhurst St, Sterling, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$529

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$687

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: $529 (495%)

Insurance Median: $687 (643%)

Cash: $529 (495% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $687 (643% 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 643% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 543%). 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
Clear Spring Health	$107	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$107 - $883	100%
Longevity	$110	103%
Humana	$113	106%
Devoted Health Services	$118	110%
Pinnacol Assurance Workers Comp	$168 - $453	157%
Aetna	$260 - $866	243%
Banner Health	$289	271%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$289 - $707	271%
Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc.	$289	271%
Medica	$289 - $776	271%
Medicare (plans)	$289	271%
Assist Health Group	$346	324%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$564	528%
Apostrophe, Inc.	$838	785%
First Choice Health Network	$838	785%
First Choice Of The Midwest	$884	828%
Hue Health, Inc	$884	828%
Rocky Mountain Health Plans	$884	828%
Multiplan	$903	845%

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 $529.
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 Sterling Regional Medcenter 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.