CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $153
Cash Discount Price: $145
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi is $153. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $145. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 407 Cincinnati Street, Delhi, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$145

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$153

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: $145 (136%)

Insurance Median: $153 (143%)

Cash: $145 (136% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $153 (143% 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.

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
Cigna	$20 - $150	19%
Aetna	$26 - $259	24%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$26 - $207	24%
Humana	$26 - $282	24%
Vantage Mcr Adv	$26 - $201	24%
UnitedHealthcare	$40 - $266	37%
Vantage Ppo	$45 - $315	42%
Vantage-All Other Plans	$45 - $299	42%
Multiplan-All Plans	$53 - $282	50%
Ppo Plus-All Plans	$80 - $232	75%
Galaxy Network-All Plans	$97 - $266	91%
Geha-All Plans	$97 - $232	91%
Amerihealth Caritas-All Plans	$114 - $259	107%
Healthy Blue Mcaid-All Plans	$114 - $259	107%
Verity Healthnet Exclusive	$249	233%
Verity Healthnet Standard-All Other Plans	$282	264%

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 $145.
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 Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi 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.