CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Washington County Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $194
Cash Discount Price: $353
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.82x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Washington County Hospital and Clinics is $194. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $353. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 East Polk Street, Washington, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$353

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$194

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: $353 (330%)

Insurance Median: $194 (182%)

Cash: $353 (330% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $194 (182% 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
Ambetter / Centene	$59	55%
Aetna	$74 - $414	69%
Midlands Choice - All Plans	$83	78%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$188	176%
Med Assoc Mcr Adv	$188	176%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$190 - $283	178%
Healthpartners Mcr Adv	$192	180%
Humana	$192	180%
Ia Total Care Wellcare Mcr Adv	$194	182%
Molina Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$194	182%
Wellpoint Mcr Adv Amerigrp - All Other Plans	$194	182%
Ia Total Care Mcaid	$198	185%
Medicaid / KanCare	$198	185%
Wellpoint Mcaid Amerigrp	$198	185%
Healthpartners - All Other Plans	$400	374%
Health Alliance Comm - All Other Plans	$447	419%

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 $353.
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 Washington County Hospital and Clinics 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.