CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $322
Cash Discount Price: $118
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Jersey Shore University Medical Center is $322. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $118. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1945 Rte 33, Neptune, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$118

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$322

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: $118 (110%)

Insurance Median: $322 (301%)

Cash: $118 (110% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $322 (301% 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 301% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 201%). 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
Karna	$47 - $203	44%
UnitedHealthcare	$107 - $335	100%
Wellcare	$118	110%
Vaccn	$118	110%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$118	110%
United Community/Americhoice	$124	116%
Aetna	$128 - $956	120%
Amerihealth	$160 - $163	150%
Clover	$220	206%
Seoul Medical Group	$282	264%
Cigna	$322 - $977	301%
Oxford	$335	314%
Horizon	$882 - $1,221	826%
Bergen Risk	$916	858%
Beacon	$916	858%
Qualcare	$949 - $1,109	888%
Multiplan - PHCS	$1,038	972%
Activecare First McO	$1,038	972%
Brighton Health Plan	$1,099	1029%

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 $118.
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 Jersey Shore University Medical Center 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.