CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $528
  • Cash Discount Price: $352
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center is $528. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $352. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1100 Carson Avenue, Lajuna, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$352

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$528

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: $352 (330%)
Insurance Median: $528 (494%)
Cash: $352 (330% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $528 (494% 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 494% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 394%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

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 $511 478%
America $528 494%
Humana $528 494%
Meritain Health $528 494%
Muti-Plan $528 494%
Rocky Mountain Hospital & Medical $546 511%
UnitedHealthcare $546 511%
Cigna $558 522%
Aetna $587 550%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1100 Carson Avenue, Lajuna, CO 81050
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals