CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $253
  • Cash Discount Price: $398
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.37x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation is $253. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $398. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 71 Hospital Avenue, North Adams, MA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$398

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$253

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: $398 (373%)
Insurance Median: $253 (237%)
Cash: $398 (373% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $253 (237% 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 237% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 137%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $30 - $373 28%
Comm Hospice $30 - $113 28%
Mcr Miscellaneous $30 - $113 28%
Mcrmanaged Cca One Care $30 - $128 28%
Mcrmanaged Usa Family $30 - $113 28%
Mcrmanaged Va $30 - $113 28%
Medicare (plans) $30 - $119 28%
Medicaid / KanCare $77 - $256 72%
Oth United Vaccn $77 - $113 72%
Mcd Masshealth $88 - $256 82%
Mcd New York $88 - $127 82%
Mcd Out Of State $88 - $256 82%
Mcdmanaged Cdphp $88 - $256 82%
Mcdmanaged Hne Mcdaco $88 - $256 82%
Wc Workers Comp $93 - $266 87%
Comm Network Qhpsub $97 - $248 91%
Mcdmanaged Network $97 - $248 91%
Mcdmanaged Bmchnp $101 - $266 95%
Tricare $111 - $165 104%
Aetna $134 - $331 125%
Comm Fallon Qhp $167 - $248 156%
Comm Hne Hmo $213 - $303 199%
Comm Network Qhpnonsub $215 - $315 201%
Comm Nhp $217 - $284 203%
Comm Unicare $218 - $285 204%
Comm Hne $226 - $320 212%
Comm Hne Ppo $226 - $322 212%
Comm Tufts $266 - $348 249%
UnitedHealthcare $289 - $377 271%
Cigna $302 - $408 283%
Comm Cdphp $302 - $395 283%
Comm Mvp $302 - $395 283%
Comm Oxford $302 - $395 283%
Comm First Health $312 - $417 292%
Comm Connecticare $319 - $417 299%
Comm Consolidated Health $319 - $417 299%
Comm Harvard $319 - $417 299%
Comm Other $319 - $417 299%
Comm Phcs $319 - $417 299%
Comm Self Pay $319 - $417 299%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 71 Hospital Avenue, North Adams, MA 01247
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Federal
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals