CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Ogallala Community Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $884
Cash Discount Price: $789
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.28x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Ogallala Community Hospital is $884. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $789. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 8.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2601 North Spruce St, Ogallala, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$789

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$884

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: $789 (739%)

Insurance Median: $884 (828%)

Cash: $789 (739% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $884 (828% 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 828% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 728%). 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
Banner Health	$410	384%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$410 - $894	384%
Medica	$410 - $887	384%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn	$410	384%
UnitedHealthcare	$428 - $884	401%
Molina Healthcare	$456	427%
Nebraska Total Care	$456	427%
Keith County Sheriff’S Office	$698	653%
Apostrophe, Inc.	$838	785%
Coventry	$894	837%
First Health	$894	837%
Midlands Choice	$894	837%
Multiplan	$903	845%

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 $789.
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 Ogallala Community 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.