CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Southwest General Health Center

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $145
  • Cash Discount Price: $605
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.36x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Southwest General Health Center is $145. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $605. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 18697 Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$605

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$145

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: $605 (566%)
Insurance Median: $145 (136%)
Cash: $605 (566% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $145 (136% 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.

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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
Medical Mutual $42 - $46 39%
Medical Mutual-Ohio $42 - $145 39%
Buckeye $63 - $133 59%
Caresource $63 - $127 59%
Humana $63 - $314 59%
Molina $63 - $133 59%
UnitedHealthcare $63 - $435 59%
Amerihealth Caritas $66 - $127 62%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $127 - $193 119%
Valor Health $145 136%
Healthsmart $258 242%
Health Design Plus $298 279%
Clarity Health $322 301%
Healthspan $322 301%
Healthsmart Preferred $363 340%
Ohio Health Choice Plus $390 365%
Summacare $435 407%
Aetna $436 408%
Cigna $441 413%
Coventry $556 521%
First Health $556 521%
Ohio Health Choice $623 583%
Private Healthare Systems $645 604%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 18697 Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals