CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $139
Cash Discount Price: $237
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.30x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center is $139. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $237. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 134 Homer Avenue, Cortland, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$237

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$139

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: $237 (222%)

Insurance Median: $139 (130%)

Cash: $237 (222% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $139 (130% 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.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $684	28%
Fidelis	$30 - $53	28%
Mvp	$30 - $684	28%
UnitedHealthcare	$30 - $479	28%
Wellcare	$30 - $240	28%
Cdphp	$32 - $146	30%
Fidelis Essential	$68	64%
Icircle	$76 - $126	71%
Pa Health And Wellness	$97 - $119	91%
Amerihealth	$99 - $139	93%
Health Partners	$99 - $117	93%
Geisinger	$100 - $126	94%
Aetna	$108 - $139	101%
Upmc	$113 - $126	106%
Humana	$126 - $139	118%
Tricare	$126 - $146	118%
Emblem	$142 - $547	133%
Freedom Blue	$146	137%

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 $237.
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 Guthrie Cortland Regional 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.