CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Ochsner Watkins Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $110
Cash Discount Price: $168
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Ochsner Watkins Hospital is $110. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $168. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 605 South Archusa Avenue, Quitman, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$168

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$110

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: $168 (157%)

Insurance Median: $110 (103%)

Cash: $168 (157% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $110 (103% 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
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp	$48 - $196	45%
Cor Vel	$49 - $200	46%
Humana	$63 - $213	59%
Select Administrative Services Network	$70 - $258	66%
Cigna	$75 - $213	70%
Ambetter / Centene	$78 - $216	73%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$78 - $216	73%
Medicare (plans)	$78 - $245	73%
UnitedHealthcare	$78 - $213	73%
Medicaid / KanCare	$81 - $93	76%
Shared Health Mississippi	$82 - $224	77%
Aetna	$87 - $239	81%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$100 - $276	94%
Zelis	$100 - $279	94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$107 - $351	100%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$107 - $294	100%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$110 - $302	103%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial	$110 - $302	103%

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 $168.
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 Ochsner Watkins 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.