CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $106
  • Cash Discount Price: $133
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport is $106. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $133. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1541 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$133

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$106

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: $133 (125%)
Insurance Median: $106 (99%)
Cash: $133 (125% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $106 (99% 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
Humana $96 - $103 90%
(Healthy Louisiana) And Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $100 94%
Aetna $100 - $196 94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $100 - $183 94%
Medicare (plans) $100 94%
UnitedHealthcare $100 - $374 94%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $103 96%
Healthy Blue (Formerly Amerigroup Louisiana Inc.) $103 96%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $103 96%
Vantage Health Plan - Commercial $110 103%
Verity Health Network – Lsu First Choice $167 156%
Zelis $170 159%
First Health Network $202 189%
Healthcomp Ppo (Formerly Gilsbar 360 $249 233%
Cigna $294 275%
Multiplan/Phcs/American Lifecare $358 335%
Usa Managed Care Network $383 359%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1541 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA 71130
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals