CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: North Shore Medical Center -

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $126
Cash Discount Price: $528
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at North Shore Medical Center - is $126. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $528. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 81 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$528

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$126

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: $528 (494%)

Insurance Median: $126 (118%)

Cash: $528 (494% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $126 (118% 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
Harvard Pilgrim Alternate [120002]	$113	106%
Harvard Pilgrim [120001]	$113	106%
Tricare	$120	112%
Commonwealth Care Alliance [1007]	$124	116%
Tufts Health Plan [170001]	$124	116%
Tufts Health Public Plans [1013]	$124	116%
UnitedHealthcare	$124 - $552	116%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$126 - $199	118%
Fallon Health [1008]	$126	118%
Humana	$126	118%
Medicare (plans)	$126	118%
Mgb Health Plan [150001]	$126	118%
Molina [1014]	$126	118%
Aetna	$410	384%
Cigna	$417	390%
Phcs Multiplan [1022]	$514	481%

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 $528.
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 North Shore Medical Center - 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.