CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Byrd Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $560
  • Cash Discount Price: $284
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.24x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Byrd Regional Hospital is $560. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $284. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1020 Fertitta Blvd, Leesville, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$284

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$560

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: $284 (266%)
Insurance Median: $560 (524%)
Cash: $284 (266% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $560 (524% 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 524% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 424%). 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 $85 - $948 80%
Coventry Healthcare Of La $85 - $566 80%
Amerihealth Caritas $123 - $134 115%
Correct Care Int Hth $123 - $134 115%
Healthy Blue $123 - $134 115%
La Healthcare Conn Mdcaid $123 - $134 115%
Medicaid / KanCare $123 - $134 115%
UnitedHealthcare $123 - $948 115%
Humana $135 - $148 126%
Cigna $173 - $603 162%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $194 182%
Self Pay $284 266%
Verity Health $663 621%
Us Dept Of Labor $853 799%
Workers Comp $853 799%
Aflac $948 888%
American Health Advantage $948 888%
Amfirst $948 888%
Hospice Of Leesville $948 888%
Industrial $948 888%
Misc Comm $948 888%
Mischmoppo $948 888%
Mutual Of Omaha $948 888%
Mva $948 888%
Phcs Private Health $948 888%
Physicans Mutual $948 888%
State Farm Insurance $948 888%
Sterling $948 888%
Stonetrust $948 888%
Tri Parish Rehab $948 888%
United Teacher Asso $948 888%
Web Tpa $948 888%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1020 Fertitta Blvd, Leesville, LA 71446
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals