CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Reno

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $1,164
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,493
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.90x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Reno is $1,164. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,493. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 10.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 235 W 6Th St, Reno, NV.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,493

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,164

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: $1,493 (1398%)
Insurance Median: $1,164 (1090%)
Cash: $1,493 (1398% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,164 (1090% 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 1090% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 990%). 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
America'S Choice $1,045 978%
Provider Network Of Amercia $1,120 1049%
Quik Trip $1,120 1049%
Usa Managed Care Organization $1,120 1049%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network $1,120 1049%
Healthsmart $1,164 1090%
Evolutions Healthcare System $1,194 1118%
Multiplan $1,194 1118%
Beech Street $1,269 1188%
Galaxy Health Network $1,269 1188%
Prime Health Services $1,269 1188%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 235 W 6Th St, Reno, NV 89503
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL