CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Research Medical Center

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $2,843
  • Cash Discount Price: $7,461
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 26.62x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Research Medical Center is $2,843. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7,461. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 26.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$7,461

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,843

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: $7,461 (6985%)
Insurance Median: $2,843 (2662%)
Cash: $7,461 (6985% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,843 (2662% 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 2662% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2562%). 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
United $60 - $3,458 56%
Healthyblue $61 57%
Aetna $62 - $3,919 58%
Amerigroup $62 58%
Medicaid / KanCare $62 58%
Unicare $62 58%
Home State Health Plan $73 68%
Multiplan $117 - $5,687 110%
Cigna $122 - $3,842 114%
Corvel Corporation $138 - $4,995 129%
Oha Network $144 - $3,842 135%
Humana $164 - $4,995 154%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $166 - $2,997 155%
Ambetter / Centene $1,346 - $1,429 1260%
Nhc Advantage $1,375 - $1,460 1287%
Wppa Providrs Care Network $1,448 - $1,537 1356%
Universal Healthcare $2,533 - $2,690 2372%
Coventry $2,910 - $3,089 2724%
Coventry Kc Mo $2,967 - $3,151 2778%
College Park Family Care Center $3,112 - $3,304 2914%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $3,474 - $3,842 3253%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc $5,428 - $5,763 5082%
Triwest Health Alliance $5,428 - $5,763 5082%
Cco, Inc. $5,790 - $6,148 5421%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $5,790 - $6,148 5421%
UnitedHealthcare $6,442 - $7,685 6031%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals