CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: West Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $452
Cash Discount Price: $687
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at West Valley Medical Center is $452. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $687. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1717 Arlington Street, Caldwell, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$687

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$452

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: $687 (643%)

Insurance Median: $452 (423%)

Cash: $687 (643% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $452 (423% 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 423% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 323%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$21 - $776	20%
Molina	$21 - $63	20%
Select Health Idaho (Eirmc Only)	$178 - $261	167%
Corizon Health	$206 - $302	193%
Regence	$219	205%
True Blue	$220 - $323	206%
United	$245 - $488	229%
Cigna	$312 - $457	292%
Pacificsource Health	$333 - $488	312%
Moda	$347 - $509	325%
St Luke'S Health Partners	$362 - $531	339%
Aetna	$441 - $646	413%
Four Rivers Hospice	$446 - $653	418%
Multiplan	$446 - $653	418%
Humana	$468 - $686	438%
Geha Ppo Usa	$474 - $694	444%
Coventry First Health	$502 - $735	470%
St Alphonsus Health	$502 - $735	470%

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 $687.
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 West Valley 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.