CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Lower Keys Medical Center

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $190
  • Cash Discount Price: $291
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.78x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Lower Keys Medical Center is $190. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $291. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5900 College Road, Key West, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$291

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$190

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: $291 (272%)
Insurance Median: $190 (178%)
Cash: $291 (272% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $190 (178% 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.

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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
UnitedHealthcare $62 - $723 58%
Veterans Eval Services $101 95%
Florida Childrens Medical Services $107 100%
Medicaid / KanCare $107 - $117 100%
South Florida Community Care Network $107 100%
Humana $110 - $115 103%
Tricare $111 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $115 - $940 108%
Medicare (plans) $115 108%
Ultimate Health $115 108%
Amerigroup $117 110%
Node Champva $117 110%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $117 110%
Node United Behavioral Va Ccn $117 110%
Node Va $117 110%
Positive Healthcare $117 110%
Simply Healthcare $117 - $291 110%
Wellcare $117 110%
Wellcare Healthease $117 110%
Molina $120 112%
Prestige Health Choice $124 116%
Magellan $128 120%
Correct Care Solutions $129 121%
Prime Health Work Comp Fl $142 133%
Fl Work Comp $146 137%
Heritage Summit Work Comp Fl $146 137%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $146 137%
State Auto Insurance Fl $234 219%
Self Pay $254 - $329 238%
Cigna $554 519%
Aetna $656 614%
Monroe County $705 660%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems $752 - $893 704%
Keys Energy $752 704%
Prime Health Ppo $752 704%
Avmed Health Plan $799 748%
Direct Healthcare $940 880%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5900 College Road, Key West, FL 33040
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals