CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Mainehealth Stephens Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $208
Cash Discount Price: $707
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Mainehealth Stephens Hospital is $208. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $707. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 181 Main Street, Norway, ME.

Cash / Self-Pay

$707

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$208

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: $707 (662%)

Insurance Median: $208 (195%)

Cash: $707 (662% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $208 (195% 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
Aetna	$27 - $646	25%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$27 - $660	25%
Humana	$31 - $276	29%
UnitedHealthcare	$31 - $678	29%
Wellcare	$32 - $287	30%
Multiplan	$48 - $664	45%
Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare	$51 - $685	48%
Community Health Options	$54 - $671	51%
Cigna	$659	617%

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 $707.
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 Mainehealth Stephens Hospital 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.