CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Broward Health Medical Center

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $557
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,062
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.21x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Broward Health Medical Center is $557. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,062. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,062

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$557

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: $1,062 (994%)
Insurance Median: $557 (521%)
Cash: $1,062 (994% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $557 (521% 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 521% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 421%). 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
Aetna $72 - $849 67%
Humana $111 104%
Medica Healthcare $111 104%
Preferred Care Partners $111 104%
United Aarp $111 104%
United/Wellmed $111 104%
Careplus Health Plan $112 105%
Florida Pace Center $112 105%
Devoted $114 - $478 107%
Clear Springs Healthcare $115 108%
Doctor'S Healthcare $115 108%
Amerihealth Caritas $117 110%
Community Care Plan $172 161%
Neighborhood Health Partnership $252 236%
United $252 236%
Freedom Health $265 248%
Healthsun Health Plan $265 248%
Simply Healthcare $265 248%
Wellpath $372 348%
Cigna $480 449%
Avmed $488 - $531 457%
Wellcare $531 497%
Sunshine State Health Plan Healthy Kids $584 547%
Curative Administrators, Llc $637 596%
Wellcare Healthy Kids $637 596%
Tour + Med Assistance International $690 646%
Gmmi/Canadian Medical Network $743 696%
Quality Health Management $743 696%
Trident Global Assistance International $743 696%
United International $743 696%
Us Maritime Consultants $743 696%
Dimension Health/International Plus $849 795%
Medcare International $849 795%
Seguro Reservas International $849 795%
Star Healthcare Network $849 795%
Viking Cruises $849 795%
World Medical Management Solutions $849 795%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals