CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $461
  • Cash Discount Price: $922
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.32x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is $461. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $922. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 Channing Way, Idaho Falls, ID.
Cash / Self-Pay
$922

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$461

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: $922 (863%)
Insurance Median: $461 (432%)
Cash: $922 (863% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $461 (432% 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 432% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 332%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 - $876 20%
Molina $21 - $63 20%
Interwest Health $151 - $830 141%
Regence $225 211%
United $245 - $533 229%
Select Health $279 261%
Select Health Ichn Brightpath $279 - $312 261%
Select Health Idaho (Eirmc Only) $294 275%
Aetna $363 - $449 340%
Doug Andrus Distributing $369 345%
Pacificsource Health $387 - $494 362%
University Of Utah $387 362%
Mountain Health Co-Op $461 - $691 432%
Cigna $507 475%
First Choice Health Of Washington $553 518%
Moda $574 537%
Dmba $594 556%
Prime Health $691 - $784 647%
Geha Ppo Usa $738 691%
Humana $774 725%
Multiplan $774 - $830 725%
First Choice Of The Midwest $830 777%
St. John'S Health Network $830 777%
Coventry First Health $839 786%
Shashone-Bannock Tribal Health $922 863%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3100 Channing Way, Idaho Falls, ID 83404
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals