CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: NYU Langone Hospitals

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $359
Cash Discount Price: $375
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.36x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at NYU Langone Hospitals is $359. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $375. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 550 First Avenue, New York, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$375

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$359

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: $375 (351%)

Insurance Median: $359 (336%)

Cash: $375 (351% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $359 (336% 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 336% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 236%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
1199	$73	68%
Healthfirst	$85 - $539	80%
Fidelis	$87 - $155	81%
Healthplus	$87 - $539	81%
Ghi	$126 - $1,242	118%
Hip	$126 - $1,242	118%
Medicare (plans)	$126	118%
Wellcare	$126	118%
Centerlight	$128	120%
Hamaspik	$189	177%
Medicaid / KanCare	$195 - $239	183%
Metroplus	$195 - $539	183%
UnitedHealthcare	$195 - $717	183%
Somos	$205 - $323	192%
Amida	$261 - $263	244%
Cigna	$268	251%
Oxford	$342 - $665	320%
Aetna	$470 - $1,971	440%
Oscar	$603	565%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$688 - $860	644%
Magnacare	$982 - $986	919%
Multiplan	$1,537	1439%

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 $375.
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 NYU Langone Hospitals 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.