CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Livingston Healthcare

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $163
  • Cash Discount Price: $163
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Livingston Healthcare is $163. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $163. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 320 Alpenglow Lane, Livingston, MT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$163

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$163

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: $163 (153%)
Insurance Median: $163 (153%)
Cash: $163 (153% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $163 (153% 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.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $30 - $773 28%
Humana $30 - $414 28%
Pacificsource Mcr $30 - $464 28%
UnitedHealthcare $30 - $734 28%
Allegiance - All Plans $45 - $734 42%
Pacificsource - All Other Plans $48 - $720 45%
First Choice/Hin - All Plans $149 - $734 140%
Interwest Ppo - All Other Plans $149 - $734 140%
Coventry - All Plans $152 - $750 142%
Interwest Trad $153 - $758 143%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 320 Alpenglow Lane, Livingston, MT 59047
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Physician
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals