CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Northwest Health-La Porte

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $197
  • Cash Discount Price: $262
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.84x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Northwest Health-La Porte is $197. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $262. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$262

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$197

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: $262 (245%)
Insurance Median: $197 (184%)
Cash: $262 (245% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $197 (184% 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
Lutheran $21 - $395 20%
Self Pay $25 - $790 23%
Php $31 - $604 29%
Lutheran Preferred Medpartners $32 - $612 30%
Alpha Baking $34 - $658 32%
Php Freedom Network $46 - $880 43%
Encore $49 - $1,317 46%
County Of Laporte $53 - $1,024 50%
Cigna $56 - $1,087 52%
UnitedHealthcare $56 - $1,030 52%
Prime Health Services $57 - $1,097 53%
Prime Health Services Auto $57 - $1,097 53%
Aetna $59 - $1,210 55%
Ihn $61 - $1,170 57%
Community Health Alliance $66 - $1,273 62%
Lutheran Network $67 - $1,287 63%
Sagamore Health Network $67 - $1,287 63%
Chandler Group $68 - $1,317 64%
Hfn Workers Compensation $68 - $1,317 64%
Multiplan $68 - $1,317 64%
Phcs $68 - $1,317 64%
One Call $101 95%
Tricare $105 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $109 - $451 102%
Humana $109 - $256 102%
Medicare (plans) $109 102%
Node Champva $111 104%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $111 104%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $111 104%
Node Va $111 104%
Va Choice Program $111 104%
Indiana Dept Of Correction $115 108%
Managed Health Services $115 - $256 108%
Node Pphp Mcr Adv $116 109%
Us Department Of Labor $139 130%
Caresource $197 - $256 184%
Prime Health In Work Comp $200 187%
In Wc $222 208%
Medicaid / KanCare $256 240%
Mhs $256 240%
Encore Kba Epo $266 249%
Magnacare Ma $271 254%
Encore Kba Ppo $333 312%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN 46350
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals