CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $113
  • Cash Discount Price: $532
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics is $113. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $532. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$532

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$113

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: $532 (498%)
Insurance Median: $113 (106%)
Cash: $532 (498% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $113 (106% 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.

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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
Molina $22 - $175 21%
Aetna $27 - $191 25%
Coventry $27 - $112 25%
Health Alliance $27 - $148 25%
Longevity Health Plan $27 - $110 25%
Sinai Medical Group $27 - $110 25%
United $27 - $163 25%
UnitedHealthcare $27 - $110 25%
Clear Springs Health $28 - $113 26%
Zing Health $28 - $112 26%
Village Md $29 - $137 27%
Wellcare $29 - $115 27%
Uic Physician Group $30 - $121 28%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $33 - $175 31%
Union Health Service $33 - $132 31%
Dolton Medical Associates $34 - $137 32%
Mac Neal Health Providers $34 - $137 32%
Mercy Physician Association $34 - $137 32%
Unified Physicians Network $34 - $137 32%
West Suburban Health Providers $34 - $137 32%
Lake County Physician Associates $35 - $143 33%
Northshore Physician Association $35 - $143 33%
Northwest Primary Care Alliance $35 - $143 33%
Southwest Physician Group Ltd $35 - $143 33%
Valenz $36 - $146 34%
Fox Valey Medicine Ltd $37 - $148 35%
Oak West Primary Care Alliance $37 - $148 35%
St Anthony Health Network $37 - $150 35%
Franciscan Hammond Clinic Llc $38 - $154 36%
Physician Care Network Inc $38 - $157 36%
Campus Care $41 - $165 38%
Healthsmart $41 - $165 38%
The Alliance $41 - $165 38%
Cigna $43 - $177 40%
County Care Health Plan $43 - $175 40%
Healthlink $43 - $345 40%
Meridian $43 - $175 40%
Youthcare Healthchoice $43 - $175 40%
Multiplan $57 - $377 53%
Equian $163 - $377 153%
Zelis $163 - $377 153%
Integrated Health Plan $180 - $414 169%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60612
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals