CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $1,099
Cash Discount Price: $146
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical is $1,099. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $146. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 10.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Old Hook Road, Westwood, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$146

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,099

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: $146 (137%)

Insurance Median: $1,099 (1029%)

Cash: $146 (137% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,099 (1029% 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 1029% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 929%). 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
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$105 - $1,106	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$105 - $210	98%
Medicaid / KanCare	$189 - $199	177%
Medicare (plans)	$234	219%
Aetna	$286	268%
Black Lung [6055]	$533	499%
Commercial Generic [1285]	$533	499%
Create Flex / Select [3580]	$533	499%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$533 - $1,106	499%
Horizon [3625]	$533	499%
Lucent Health [6000]	$533	499%
Oncology Patient Assistance Programs [2295]	$533	499%
Selecthealth [3740]	$533	499%
Web Tpa [2115]	$533	499%
Worker's Comp [2125]	$533 - $1,041	499%
Wtc Healthcare Sme Karna [8005]	$533	499%
Magnacare Commercial [3650]	$1,041	975%
Qualcare [3725]	$1,092 - $1,262	1022%
Administrative Concepts [1005]	$1,106	1035%
Allied National Global Care [1035]	$1,106	1035%
First Health [1375]	$1,106	1035%
Gilsbar [1425]	$1,106	1035%
Healthcost Solutions [2415]	$1,106	1035%
Healthfirst [2395]	$1,106	1035%
Healthnet [1495]	$1,106	1035%
Hometown Health [2155]	$1,106	1035%
Mayo Clinic Health Solutions [2280]	$1,106	1035%
Multiplan [1680]	$1,106	1035%
Mutual of Omaha [1685]	$1,106	1035%
New Era Life Insurance Company [1705]	$1,106	1035%
PHCS [1780]	$1,106	1035%
Pan American Life Insurance Co [1770]	$1,106	1035%
Pba [1775]	$1,106	1035%
Planned Administrators Inc [2360]	$1,106	1035%
Resource One Administrators [2815]	$1,106	1035%
Trustmark [2030]	$1,106	1035%
Universal Fidelity [2085]	$1,106	1035%
Emblem Health [2430]	$1,262	1182%
Humana	$1,262	1182%

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 $146.
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 Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical 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.