CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: South Miami Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $487
Cash Discount Price: $689
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.56x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at South Miami Hospital is $487. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $689. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6200 Sw 73Rd St, Miami, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$689

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$487

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: $689 (645%)

Insurance Median: $487 (456%)

Cash: $689 (645% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $487 (456% 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 456% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 356%). 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

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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
Amerigroup	$67	63%
Medicaid / KanCare	$67 - $74	63%
UnitedHealthcare	$70 - $1,105	66%
Wellcare	$70	66%
Sunshine State	$71	66%
Aetna	$72 - $884	67%
Vista	$72	67%
Medicare (plans)	$109 - $147	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$113 - $716	106%
Medica Health Plan	$117	110%
Humana	$119	111%
Avmed	$120 - $547	112%
Leon Medical	$120	112%
Cigna	$124 - $884	116%
Non Contracted	$372 - $406	348%
Amerihealth	$456 - $497	427%
International	$659 - $718	617%
Dimension Health Plan	$760 - $994	712%
Affordable	$862 - $939	807%
Phcs	$913 - $994	855%
Quality Health	$913 - $994	855%

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 $689.
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 South Miami Hospital 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.