CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Ferrell Hospital Community Foundations

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $210
Cash Discount Price: $438
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Ferrell Hospital Community Foundations is $210. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $438. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1201 Pine Street, Eldorado, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$438

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$210

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: $438 (410%)

Insurance Median: $210 (197%)

Cash: $438 (410% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $210 (197% 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.

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
Cigna	$29 - $467	27%
Aetna	$34 - $467	32%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$62 - $467	58%
Meridian Health Plan	$71 - $210	66%
Molina Healthcare Of Illinois	$71 - $210	66%
Health Alliance	$210 - $467	197%
Humana	$210	197%
UnitedHealthcare	$210 - $496	197%
Wellcare	$210	197%
Healthlink	$467 - $496	437%
Healthsmart (Ihg)	$467	437%
Hope Trust	$467	437%
Multiplan/Phcs	$467	437%
Zelis (Hfn)	$467	437%
Sagamore	$479	448%
Corvel	$526	492%

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 $438.
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 Ferrell Hospital Community Foundations 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.