CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Johnson Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $263
  • Cash Discount Price: $310
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.46x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Johnson Memorial Hospital is $263. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $310. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Chestnut Hill Road, Stafford Springs, CT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$310

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$263

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: $310 (290%)
Insurance Median: $263 (246%)
Cash: $310 (290% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $263 (246% 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 246% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 146%). 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
Connecticut Dept Of Correction $116 109%
Aetna $123 - $277 115%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $123 - $255 115%
Medicare (plans) $123 - $129 115%
UnitedHealthcare $123 - $563 115%
Cca Senior Care Options $125 117%
Cigna $127 - $553 119%
Fallon Health $163 153%
Geha $179 168%
Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare $179 168%
Bcn Domestic $255 239%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $255 239%
Blue Care Network $255 239%
Blue Distinction Transplant $255 239%
Blue Shield - Ca $255 239%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $255 239%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $255 239%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $255 239%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $255 239%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $255 239%
Health Choices $255 239%
Kaiser Domestic $255 239%
Pre-Employment $255 239%
Unicare $255 239%
Wc Domestic $255 239%
Wellpoint $255 239%
Claimdoc $263 246%
Diversified Administrators $263 246%
Innovative Health Plan Ii $263 246%
1199 National Benefit Fund $277 259%
Allied Benefit Systems $277 259%
Gravie Admin Services $277 259%
Hap $277 259%
Luminare Health $277 259%
Meritain $277 259%
Nippon Life Ins $277 259%
Webtpa $277 259%
Centivo $292 273%
Health New England $366 343%
Prime Health Services $450 421%
Allied National Global Care $467 437%
Asrm - Reliance Standard Life Insurance $467 437%
Christian Care Ministry $467 437%
Dean Health $467 437%
Family Life Insurance Company $467 437%
Ghc Scw $467 437%
International Benefit Administrators $467 437%
Lifetime Benefit Solutions $467 437%
Manhattan Life $467 437%
Medi Share $467 437%
Multiplan $467 437%
Mvp $467 437%
Pai $467 437%
Pan-American Life $467 437%
Paramount Hmo $467 437%
Phcs $467 437%
Trinity Health Share $467 437%
Health Smart $479 448%
Connecticare $525 - $656 492%
Allegiance $553 518%
Health Partners $553 518%
Magnacare $553 518%
United Behavioral Health Eap $563 527%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 201 Chestnut Hill Road, Stafford Springs, CT 06076
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals