CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Westside Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $685
Cash Discount Price: $2,635
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.41x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Westside Regional Medical Center is $685. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,635. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8201 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,635

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$685

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: $2,635 (2467%)

Insurance Median: $685 (641%)

Cash: $2,635 (2467% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $685 (641% 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 641% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 541%). 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
Freedom Health	$227 - $422	213%
Optimum	$227	213%
United	$245 - $1,186	229%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$343	321%
Molina	$448 - $711	419%
Avmed	$553 - $1,318	518%
Humana	$553 - $896	518%
Health Sun Health Plan	$561	525%
Aids Healthcare	$580 - $3,162	543%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$606	567%
United Ppo	$624	584%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$696	652%
Aetna	$790	740%
Corvel Corporation	$1,014	949%
Careworks (Rockport)	$1,036	970%
Prime Health	$1,036	970%
Plotkin Health	$1,318	1234%
Prime Health Sherriff	$1,318	1234%
Medica Healthcare	$1,555	1456%
Multiplan	$1,976 - $2,240	1850%

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 $2,635.
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 Westside Regional Medical Center 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.