CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Allina Health Faribault Medical Center

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $483
Cash Discount Price: $456
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.52x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Allina Health Faribault Medical Center is $483. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $456. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 State Avenue, Faribault, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$456

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$483

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: $456 (427%)

Insurance Median: $483 (452%)

Cash: $456 (427% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $483 (452% 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 452% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 352%). 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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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	$100	94%
Aetna	$102 - $485	95%
South Country Health Alliance	$103	96%
Medicare (plans)	$107 - $112	100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$112 - $493	105%
Scha Msho (V)	$118	110%
Ucare Pmap (A B C D E G N O S U R H)	$164	154%
Medica Health System	$286 - $546	268%
Medica	$519	486%
Medica Mhps	$519	486%
Healthpartners	$551 - $552	516%
Health Partners	$600 - $602	562%
UnitedHealthcare	$625	585%
Americas Ppo (Araz)(B D N O R S V)	$627 - $629	587%
Americas Ppo (Araz) (B D N H O R S)	$683 - $685	639%
First Health (A C E G H U B D N O R S)	$683 - $685	639%
All Other Contracted Care (A B C D E G H N O R S U)	$813 - $815	761%

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 $456.
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 Allina Health Faribault 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.