CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Broward Health North

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $464
  • Cash Discount Price: $884
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.34x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Broward Health North is $464. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $884. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 E Sample Rd, Deerfield Beach, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$884

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$464

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: $884 (828%)
Insurance Median: $464 (434%)
Cash: $884 (828% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $464 (434% 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 434% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 334%). 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 $60 - $707 56%
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 - $398 107%
Clear Springs Healthcare $115 108%
Doctor'S Healthcare $115 108%
Amerihealth Caritas $117 110%
Community Care Plan $143 134%
Freedom Health $221 207%
Healthsun Health Plan $221 207%
Simply Healthcare $221 207%
Neighborhood Health Partnership $252 236%
United $252 236%
Wellpath $309 289%
Cigna $400 374%
Avmed $407 - $442 381%
Wellcare $442 414%
Sunshine State Health Plan Healthy Kids $486 455%
Curative Administrators, Llc $531 497%
Wellcare Healthy Kids $531 497%
Tour + Med Assistance International $575 538%
Gmmi/Canadian Medical Network $619 580%
Quality Health Management $619 580%
Trident Global Assistance International $619 580%
United International $619 580%
Us Maritime Consultants $619 580%
Dimension Health/International Plus $707 662%
Medcare International $707 662%
Seguro Reservas International $707 662%
Star Healthcare Network $707 662%
Viking Cruises $707 662%
World Medical Management Solutions $707 662%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 201 E Sample Rd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33064
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals