CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Franciscan Health Michigan City

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $826
Cash Discount Price: $287
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Franciscan Health Michigan City is $826. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $287. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 7.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3500 Franciscan Way, Michigan City, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$287

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$826

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: $287 (269%)

Insurance Median: $826 (773%)

Cash: $287 (269% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $826 (773% 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 773% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 673%). 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
Medicare (plans)	$108 - $111	101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$210 - $690	197%
Unicare [1150]	$210 - $381	197%
Workers Comp [1172]	$216 - $221	202%
Aetna	$250	234%
Managed Care [2000]	$250 - $1,241	234%
Mdwise [1175]	$256	240%
Medicaid / KanCare	$256 - $307	240%
Managed Health Services [1302]	$264	247%
Commercial [2001]	$481 - $1,379	450%
United Medical Resources [1158]	$826	773%
United Medical Resources [1301]	$826 - $918	773%
UnitedHealthcare	$826 - $918	773%
Cigna	$833 - $965	780%
Great West Insurance [1055]	$833	780%

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 $287.
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 Franciscan Health Michigan City 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.