CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Glacial Ridge Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $98
Cash Discount Price: $86
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Glacial Ridge Hospital is $98. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $86. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10 4Th Avenue Southeast, Glenwood, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$86

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$98

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: $86 (81%)

Insurance Median: $98 (92%)

Cash: $86 (81% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $98 (92% 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
Medica Mcaid	$31 - $193	29%
Triwest - All Plans	$33 - $403	31%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$34 - $422	32%
Medica Mcare Adv	$34 - $217	32%
Medica Msho	$34 - $217	32%
Medica Comm - All Other Plans	$63 - $398	59%
Preferred One Pic/Pas	$75 - $475	70%
Multiplan - All Plans	$81 - $510	76%
Preferred One Ppo - All Other Plans	$82 - $520	77%

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 $86.
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 Glacial Ridge 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.