CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: St Claire Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $562
Cash Discount Price: $650
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at St Claire Regional Medical Center is $562. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $650. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 222 Medical Circle, Morehead, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$650

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$562

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: $650 (609%)

Insurance Median: $562 (526%)

Cash: $650 (609% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $562 (526% 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 526% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 426%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna	$63	59%
Beacon Bh - All Plans	$66	62%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$108 - $625	101%
Caresource Mcr Adv	$108	101%
Humana	$108 - $607	101%
Caresource Just4Me - All Other Plans	$141	132%
Wellcare Mcaid	$199	186%
Medicaid / KanCare	$209 - $243	196%
Healthlink - All Plans	$601	563%
Wellcare Comm - All Other Plans	$737	690%
Ky Health Co-Op - All Plans	$1,127	1055%

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 $650.
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 St Claire Regional Medical Center 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.