CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: HCA Florida Lake City Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $969
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,125
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.07x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at HCA Florida Lake City Hospital is $969. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,125. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 9.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 340 Nw Commerce Dr, Lake City, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,125

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$969

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: $3,125 (2926%)
Insurance Median: $969 (907%)
Cash: $3,125 (2926% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $969 (907% 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 907% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 807%). 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
United $245 - $1,406 229%
Avmed $375 - $1,562 351%
Simply $481 450%
Humana $625 585%
Sunshine State Health Plan $797 746%
Corvel Corporation $868 813%
Prime Health $887 830%
Careworks (Rockport Community) $914 856%
Aetna $938 878%
Molina Healthcare $1,000 936%
Plotkin Health $1,562 1462%
Prime Health Sheriff $1,562 1462%
Hamilton County Jail $1,688 1580%
Multiplan $2,438 - $2,656 2283%
Evolutions $2,656 2487%
Ppo Next $2,656 2487%
Novanet $2,812 2633%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 340 Nw Commerce Dr, Lake City, FL 32055
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals