CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital A Part of HCA Florid

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $856
Cash Discount Price: $3,169
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital A Part of HCA Florid is $856. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,169. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 8.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 Pasadena Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,169

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$856

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: $3,169 (2967%)

Insurance Median: $856 (801%)

Cash: $3,169 (2967% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $856 (801% 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 801% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 701%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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

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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
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members	$148 - $173	139%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$226 - $266	212%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$226 - $266	212%
Freedom Health Care	$245 - $288	229%
Optimum Healthcare	$245 - $288	229%
United	$245 - $1,660	229%
Avmed	$251 - $922	235%
Simply Healthcare	$484 - $568	453%
Molina	$597 - $996	559%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$801 - $941	750%
Humana	$879 - $1,033	823%
Corvel Corporation	$937	877%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$937	877%
Aetna	$942 - $1,107	882%
Prime Health	$956	895%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$1,570 - $3,394	1470%
Plotkin Health	$1,570 - $1,845	1470%
Prime Health Sheriff	$1,570 - $1,845	1470%
Multiplan	$2,356 - $3,136	2206%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $3,169.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 76536.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital A Part of HCA Florid is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 76536.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.