CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $281
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.63x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital is $281. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1233 N 30Th St, Billings, MT.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$281

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%)

Insurance Median: $281 (263%)

Ins. Median: $281 (263% 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 263% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 163%). 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

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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
Medicare (plans)	$106	99%
UnitedHealthcare	$108 - $346	101%
Ebms-Employee Benefit Mng	$179 - $323	168%
First Choice Health	$202 - $336	189%
Other	$202 - $336	189%
Sibanye Stillwater Health Partners	$202	189%
Exchange Other	$208 - $247	195%
Mt Health Co-Op	$208 - $247	195%
Coastal Administrative Services	$213	199%
Meritain Health	$232 - $288	217%
Aetna	$240	225%
Allegiance	$258 - $338	242%
Cigna	$258 - $338	242%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$259 - $316	242%
Pacific Steel And Recycling	$266	249%
Pacificsource	$266 - $341	249%
Preferred One	$323 - $350	302%
Interwest	$338	316%
Private Hlthcare Sys	$342	320%
Geha	$346	324%

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 $X.
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 Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional 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.