CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: St Joseph's University Medical Center Inc

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $130
  • Cash Discount Price: $878
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at St Joseph's University Medical Center Inc is $130. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $878. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 703 Main St, Paterson, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$878

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$130

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: $878 (822%)
Insurance Median: $130 (122%)
Cash: $878 (822% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $130 (122% 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
Fidelis Care of New Jersey $22 - $275 21%
UnitedHealthcare $22 - $244 21%
Aetna $29 - $1,380 27%
Ambetter / Centene $29 - $186 27%
Amerihealth $29 - $875 27%
Clover Health $29 - $124 27%
Horizon New Jersey Total Care $29 - $124 27%
Wellpoint $29 - $270 27%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $31 - $354 29%
Multiplan $43 - $1,031 40%
Private Healthcare Systems $60 - $894 56%
Horizon New Jersey Health $67 - $324 63%
Cigna $93 - $1,375 87%
Longevity Health Plan $143 134%
Oxford $160 150%
Consumer Health Network $163 - $1,238 153%
Magnacare $962 - $1,891 901%
Oscar $1,295 1212%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 703 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals