CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Fhn Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $294
  • Cash Discount Price: $342
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.75x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Fhn Memorial Hospital is $294. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $342. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1045 West Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$342

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$294

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: $342 (320%)
Insurance Median: $294 (275%)
Cash: $342 (320% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $294 (275% 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 275% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 175%). 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
Aetna $26 - $724 24%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv $26 - $112 24%
Humana $26 - $1,028 24%
Quartz Mcr Adv $26 - $112 24%
UnitedHealthcare $26 - $1,013 24%
Osf Healthplans - All Plans $46 - $1,299 43%
Ecoh Nihp $55 - $818 51%
Ecoh - All Other Plans $61 - $883 57%
Nihp Employ - All Plans $61 - $818 57%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $63 - $877 59%
Meridian Health Plan - All Plans $72 - $95 67%
The Alliance - All Plans $74 - $779 69%
Quartz - All Other Plans $195 - $844 183%
Northern Il Hp - All Plans $224 - $896 210%
Hfn - All Plans $276 - $1,065 258%
Galaxy - All Plans $292 - $1,169 273%
Health Alliance - All Other Plans $292 - $1,169 273%
Interplan Health - All Plans $292 - $1,169 273%
Midland Choice - All Plans $292 - $1,234 273%
Multiplan Phcs - All Plans $292 - $1,104 273%
Preferred Plan Ppo - All Plans $292 - $1,169 273%
Wps - All Plans $292 - $1,135 273%
Trustmark - All Plans $299 - $1,195 280%
First Health - All Plans $301 - $913 282%
First Choice Il - All Plans $364 - $1,104 341%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1045 West Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL 61032
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals