CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Pinckneyville Community Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $323
Cash Discount Price: $561
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Pinckneyville Community Hospital is $323. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $561. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5383 State Route 154, Pinckneyville, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$561

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$323

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: $561 (525%)

Insurance Median: $323 (302%)

Cash: $561 (525% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $323 (302% 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 302% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 202%). 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
Umwa Mcr Adv - All Plans	$26 - $323	24%
UnitedHealthcare	$26 - $715	24%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$26 - $323	24%
Aetna	$27 - $785	25%
Humana	$27 - $323	25%
Cigna	$32 - $719	30%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$63 - $628	59%
Ambetter / Centene	$72 - $597	67%
Medicaid / KanCare	$72 - $597	67%
Healthlink Hmo	$155 - $685	145%
Healthlink Ppo - All Other Plans	$155 - $719	145%
Phcs Savility	$212 - $741	198%
Multiplan - All Plans	$225 - $785	211%
Phcs - All Other Plans	$225 - $715	211%
Healthlink Work Comp	$719	673%

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 $561.
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 Pinckneyville Community Hospital 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.