CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $252
Cash Discount Price: $988
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.36x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases is $252. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $988. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1275 York Ave, New York, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$988

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$252

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: $988 (925%)

Insurance Median: $252 (236%)

Cash: $988 (925% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $252 (236% 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 236% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 136%). 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
Aetna	$29 - $740	27%
Fidelis	$29 - $472	27%
Healthfirst	$29 - $1,078	27%
Metroplus	$29 - $1,167	27%
Emblem	$77 - $1,387	72%
Empire	$107 - $575	100%
Oxford	$108 - $563	101%
Cigna	$127 - $1,369	119%
Magnacare	$130 - $1,437	122%
UnitedHealthcare	$137 - $588	128%
Urn	$140 - $1,275	131%
6 Degrees Health	$144 - $1,401	135%
Multiplan	$162 - $1,616	152%

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 $988.
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 Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases 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.