CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: University of Louisville Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $433
Cash Discount Price: $260
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at University of Louisville Hospital is $433. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $260. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 530 South Jackson Street, Louisville, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$260

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$433

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: $260 (243%)

Insurance Median: $433 (405%)

Cash: $260 (243% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $433 (405% 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 405% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 305%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$68 - $1,083	64%
Humana	$91 - $182	85%
Senior Care Community Of Ky	$96	90%
Cigna	$100	94%
Essence Health	$100	94%
Va Ccn	$100	94%
Signature	$103 - $542	96%
Communicare	$105	98%
Devoted	$105 - $325	98%
Passport	$105 - $542	98%
Wellcare	$116 - $135	109%
Velocity	$120 - $1,061	112%
Key Benefit Administrators	$130	122%
Aetna	$182	170%
UnitedHealthcare	$182 - $517	170%
Prime Group Health	$299 - $921	280%
Cshn	$704 - $1,083	659%
Multiplan	$715 - $975	669%
Encore	$758	710%
Health Smart	$812	760%
Omca	$1,029	963%
Corvel	$1,083	1014%
National Comp Care	$1,083	1014%

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 $260.
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 University of Louisville 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.