CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $209
Cash Discount Price: $213
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion is $209. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $213. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1316 South Main Street, Clarion, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$213

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$209

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: $213 (199%)

Insurance Median: $209 (196%)

Cash: $213 (199% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $209 (196% 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
Tricare	$25 - $180	23%
Triwest Va - All Plans	$25 - $180	23%
Aetna	$28 - $494	26%
Healthscope Stellar-All Plans	$42 - $307	39%
Health Partners Ish-All Other Plans	$48 - $465	45%
Wellmark Hmo	$49 - $254	46%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans	$55 - $279	51%
UnitedHealthcare	$72 - $552	67%
Auxiant Clarion Schools-All Plans	$83 - $378	78%
Health Partners Prestage	$96 - $436	90%
Cigna	$238 - $564	223%
Midlands Choice-All Plans	$238 - $564	223%

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 $213.
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 Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion 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.