CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: St Luke's Nampa Medical Center

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $342
Cash Discount Price: $441
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at St Luke's Nampa Medical Center is $342. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $441. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9850 West St Lukes Drive, Nampa, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$441

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$342

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: $441 (413%)

Insurance Median: $342 (320%)

Cash: $441 (413% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $342 (320% 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 320% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 220%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$111 - $362	104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$131 - $398	123%
Commercial [1028]	$131 - $398	123%
Mountain Health Co-Op [1067]	$131 - $287	123%
Pacificsource [1020]	$131 - $331	123%
Select Health [1063]	$131 - $287	123%
Slplan Tap Mc St Lukes Health Plan [1641000001]	$131 - $287	123%
St Lukes Health Plan [1046]	$131 - $287	123%
Aetna	$353 - $397	330%
Cigna	$353	330%
Providence [1022]	$353	330%
Webtpa [1071]	$353 - $375	330%
Geha [1065]	$362	339%
United Medical Resources [1051]	$362	339%
First Health [1064]	$364 - $375	341%
Regence [1005]	$378 - $398	354%
Moda [1055]	$388	363%
Blue Shield Alt [100401]	$398	373%
Regence Out Of State [1004]	$398	373%

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 $441.
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 St Luke's Nampa 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.