CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $152
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,781
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.42x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center is $152. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,781. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,781

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$152

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: $1,781 (1667%)
Insurance Median: $152 (142%)
Cash: $1,781 (1667% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $152 (142% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $109 13%
Wellcare $77 72%
Blue Choice $92 86%
Health One Alliance $123 115%
Aetna $152 - $982 142%
Ambetter / Centene $153 143%
United $245 - $801 229%
Prime Health $267 250%
Employer'S Health Network $273 256%
Absolute Total Care $321 301%
Nhc Advantage $338 316%
Peach State $356 333%
Memorial Health Plan $392 - $801 367%
Amerigroup $438 410%
Centurion $493 462%
Dan Vaden Chevrolet Cadillac $712 667%
Cigna $1,425 1334%
Novanet $1,603 1501%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals