CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Arthur G James Cancer Hospital and Research Institute

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $498
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Arthur G James Cancer Hospital and Research Institute is $498. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 460 W 10Th Ave, Columbus, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$498

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%)
Insurance Median: $498 (466%)
Ins. Median: $498 (466% 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 466% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 366%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Healthspan $188 - $5,413 176%
Medigold $188 176%
Upper Ohio Valley $188 - $5,413 176%
Medicare (plans) $190 - $5,467 178%
Humana $192 - $5,521 180%
Medicaid / KanCare $217 - $299 203%
Aetna $228 - $5,388 213%
United $239 - $782 224%
Caresource $283 - $424 265%
Mmo $283 - $725 265%
Molina $283 - $5,388 265%
Odrc $299 - $349 280%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $315 - $814 295%
Buckeye Community $317 - $421 297%
Amerihealth $320 - $463 300%
Osu Health Plan $392 - $569 367%
Lifetrac $558 - $584 522%
Ohio Ppo $564 528%
Cigna $580 - $623 543%
Ohiohealth $618 - $627 579%
Frontpath $687 643%
Healthsmart $773 724%
Multiplan $799 748%
Ohio Dept Of Health $4,289 4016%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 460 W 10Th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL