CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: East Morgan County Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $224
  • Cash Discount Price: $377
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at East Morgan County Hospital is $224. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $377. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2400 W Edison St, Brush, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$377

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$224

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: $377 (353%)
Insurance Median: $224 (210%)
Cash: $377 (353% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $224 (210% 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 210% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 110%). 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
Pinnacol Assurance Workers Comp $24 - $392 22%
Aetna $25 - $866 23%
Banner Health $25 - $400 23%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $25 - $764 23%
Clear Spring Health $25 - $400 23%
Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. $25 - $400 23%
Medica $25 - $776 23%
Medicare (plans) $25 - $400 23%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn $25 - $400 23%
UnitedHealthcare $25 - $866 23%
Humana $26 - $424 24%
Longevity $26 - $412 24%
Devoted Health Services $27 - $440 25%
Assist Health Group $30 - $480 28%
Denver Health Medical Plan $46 - $745 43%
Apostrophe, Inc. $52 - $838 49%
First Choice Health Network $52 - $838 49%
Hue Health, Inc $55 - $884 51%
Rocky Mountain Health Plans $55 - $884 51%
Multiplan $56 - $903 52%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2400 W Edison St, Brush, CO 80723
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals