CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Insight Hospital and Medical Center Coldwater

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $429
  • Cash Discount Price: $490
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Insight Hospital and Medical Center Coldwater is $429. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $490. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 274 E Chicago St, Coldwater, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$490

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$429

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: $490 (459%)
Insurance Median: $429 (402%)
Cash: $490 (459% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $429 (402% 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 402% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 302%). 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 $429 402%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $429 402%
Cofinity $429 402%
Frontpath $429 402%
Hap $429 402%
Health Alliance Plan $429 402%
Humana $429 402%
Mclaren $429 402%
Medicaid / KanCare $429 402%
Medicare (plans) $429 402%
Multi-Plan $429 402%
Paramount Elite $429 402%
Paramount Hmo $429 402%
Paramount Ppo $429 402%
Phcs $429 402%
Php Northern Indiana $429 402%
Php Of Mid Michigan $429 402%
Priority $429 402%
UnitedHealthcare $429 402%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 274 E Chicago St, Coldwater, MI 49036
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals