CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Perry County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $537
Cash Discount Price: $640
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Perry County Memorial Hospital is $537. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $640. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8885 Sr 237, Tell City, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$640

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$537

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: $640 (599%)

Insurance Median: $537 (503%)

Cash: $640 (599% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $537 (503% 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 503% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 403%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$210 - $914	197%
Veterans Administration	$228 - $914	213%
Bc 130	$238 - $730	223%
Group Insurance	$238 - $914	223%
Medicare (plans)	$238	223%
Workers Compensation	$457	428%
Nsa	$537 - $564	503%
Guarantor Liable	$640 - $914	599%
Pcmh Insurnace	$713 - $914	668%
Secondary Insurance	$730	683%
UnitedHealthcare	$730	683%
Operating Engineers	$777	727%
Boilermakers Healthcare	$795	744%
Cigna	$795	744%
Great West	$795 - $914	744%
Sagxxxx	$795	744%
Champus	$914	856%
Ngs American, Inc	$914	856%
Patoka Valley	$914	856%
Southwire	$914	856%
Tricare	$914	856%
Wausau Benefits	$914	856%

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 $640.
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 Perry County Memorial 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.