CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Shepherd Center, Inc.

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $112
Cash Discount Price: $508
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Shepherd Center, Inc. is $112. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $508. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2020 Peachtree Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$508

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$112

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: $508 (476%)

Insurance Median: $112 (105%)

Cash: $508 (476% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $112 (105% 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.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$21 - $100	20%
Medicare (plans)	$27 - $104	25%
Humana	$29 - $102	27%
Kaiser	$32 - $99	30%
Aetna	$40 - $863	37%
Coventry	$41 - $660	38%
UnitedHealthcare	$112 - $162	105%
Paradigm Wc	$497	465%
Secure Health	$609	570%
Coventry Wc	$660	618%
Alamed Wc	$710	665%
Fcci Wc	$710	665%
Multiplan	$761	712%
Evolution Wc	$812	760%
Prime Health Wc	$812 - $914	760%
Corvel Wc	$863	808%
Novanet Wc	$863	808%

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 $508.
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 Shepherd Center, Inc. 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.