CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: HCA Florida Mercy Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $867
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,335
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at HCA Florida Mercy Hospital is $867. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,335. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 8.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 401 Nw 42Nd Ave, Plantation, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,335

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$867

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: $3,335 (3122%)
Insurance Median: $867 (812%)
Cash: $3,335 (3122% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $867 (812% 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 812% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 712%). 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 - $1,501 229%
Freedom Health $287 - $534 269%
Optimum $287 269%
Avmed $400 - $1,668 374%
Simply Healthcare Plans $434 406%
Molina $634 - $900 594%
Humana $700 - $1,134 655%
Health Sun Health Plan $710 665%
Aids Healthcare $734 - $4,002 687%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan) $767 718%
United Ppo $790 740%
Sunshine State Health Plan $867 812%
Aetna $1,000 936%
Corvel Corporation $1,006 942%
Careworks (Rockport) $1,027 962%
Prime Health $1,027 962%
Plotkin Health $1,668 1562%
Prime Health Sherriff $1,668 1562%
Medica Healthcare $1,968 1843%
Multiplan $2,501 - $2,835 2342%
Evernorth Bh $2,668 2498%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 401 Nw 42Nd Ave, Plantation, FL 33317
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals