CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Little Falls Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $135
Cash Discount Price: $131
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Little Falls Hospital is $135. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $131. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 140 Burwell Street, Little Falls, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$131

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$135

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: $131 (123%)

Insurance Median: $135 (126%)

Cash: $131 (123% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $135 (126% 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	$18 - $1,410	17%
Emblem	$18 - $222	17%
Mvp	$19 - $229	18%
Cdphp	$30 - $229	28%
UnitedHealthcare	$30 - $222	28%
Fidelis	$41 - $238	38%
Aetna	$53 - $238	50%
Humana	$53 - $240	50%
Cigna	$150 - $1,289	140%

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 $131.
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 Little Falls 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.