CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $572
Cash Discount Price: $444
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.36x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital is $572. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $444. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7571 State Route 54, Bath, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$444

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$572

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: $444 (416%)

Insurance Median: $572 (536%)

Cash: $444 (416% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $572 (536% 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 536% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 436%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Empire	$21 - $99	20%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$112 - $2,777	105%
Fidelis	$112	105%
Humana	$126 - $824	118%
Tricare	$126	118%
Amerihealth Caritas Mcr Adv - All Plans	$127	119%
Fidelis Care - Exchange - All Plans	$383 - $504	359%
Geisinger - All Plans	$405 - $533	379%
Cigna	$433 - $570	405%
Mvp Health Plan - All Plans	$433 - $570	405%
Independent Health - All Plans	$452 - $595	423%
Upmc - All Plans	$480 - $632	449%
Pomco Inc - All Plans	$501 - $659	469%
Aetna	$522 - $817	489%
UnitedHealthcare	$522 - $961	489%
Emblem Health - All Plans	$612 - $806	573%
Emblem/Ghi	$643 - $846	602%
Martins Point - All Plans	$696 - $916	652%
Healthnow - All Plans	$2,292 - $3,016	2146%

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 $444.
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 Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital 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.