CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Capital Health Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $287
  • Cash Discount Price: $6,994
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.69x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Capital Health Regional Medical Center is $287. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,994. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 750 Brunswick Ave, Trenton, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6,994

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$287

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: $6,994 (6548%)
Insurance Median: $287 (269%)
Cash: $6,994 (6548% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $287 (269% 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 269% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 169%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
UnitedHealthcare $29 - $531 27%
Medicaid / KanCare $31 - $566 29%
Wellpoint $31 - $573 29%
Aetna $39 - $4,709 37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $72 - $1,587 67%
Fidelis $116 109%
Clover $118 110%
Humana $120 112%
Medicare (plans) $120 112%
Cigna $224 - $9,950 210%
Oxford Benefit Plan $252 236%
Multiplan $613 - $11,276 574%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 750 Brunswick Ave, Trenton, NJ 08638
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals