CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: S E Lackey Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $190
Cash Discount Price: $288
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.78x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at S E Lackey Memorial Hospital is $190. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $288. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 330 N Broad Street, Forest, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$288

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$190

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: $288 (270%)

Insurance Median: $190 (178%)

Cash: $288 (270% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $190 (178% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$18 - $350	17%
Magnolia Mcr Adv	$21 - $196	20%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$25 - $196	23%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$25 - $196	23%
Cigna	$50 - $304	47%
Magnolia Mcaid	$84 - $90	79%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$100 - $350	94%
Corvel - All Plans	$176 - $420	165%
Magnolia Comm/Exch - All Other Plans	$196	184%
First/Health Choice - All Plans	$374	350%
Health Partners - All Plans	$388	363%
Multiplan - All Plans	$420	393%

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 $288.
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 S E Lackey Memorial 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.