CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: University of Michigan Health - West

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $423
Cash Discount Price: $253
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at University of Michigan Health - West is $423. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $253. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5900 Byron Center Avenue, Sw, Wyoming, MI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$253

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$423

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: $253 (237%)

Insurance Median: $423 (396%)

Cash: $253 (237% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $423 (396% 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 396% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 296%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Medicaid / KanCare	$57 - $149	53%
Molina Healthcare Of Mi	$57	53%
Care Resources	$96	90%
Humana	$107 - $474	100%
Insight Metro Care	$107	100%
Medicare (plans)	$107	100%
Molina Marketplace Commercial	$107	100%
Priority Health	$244	228%
Web Tpa	$277	259%
Aetna	$423 - $527	396%
Alliance Health & Life Ppo	$423	396%
Asr Physicians	$423	396%
Hap	$423	396%
Golden Rule Ins	$455	426%
Medica	$455	426%
Student Ins/Mega Life	$455	426%
UnitedHealthcare	$455	426%
Asr Cofinity	$527	493%
Cofinity Commercial	$527	493%
Cofinity Weyco	$527	493%
Core Source	$527	493%
Epoch Group	$527	493%
Health Partners	$527	493%
Hlthcomp Admin	$527	493%
Mid America	$527	493%

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 $253.
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 University of Michigan Health - West 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.