CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Slidell Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $97
  • Cash Discount Price: $86
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.91x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Slidell Memorial Hospital is $97. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $86. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$86

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$97

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: $86 (81%)
Insurance Median: $97 (91%)
Cash: $86 (81% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $97 (91% 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
Aetna $64 - $10,694 60%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $64 60%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $64 60%
Humana $64 - $97 60%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $64 60%
UnitedHealthcare $64 - $277 60%
Medicaid / KanCare $81 - $86 76%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $97 91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $97 - $154 91%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $97 91%
Medicare (plans) $97 91%
Ochsner Health Plan $97 91%
Tricare $97 91%
First Health Network $208 195%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $234 219%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $313 293%
Cigna $392 367%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $422 395%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals