CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Nationwide Children's Hospital Toledo, LLC

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $112
Cash Discount Price: $1,251
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Nationwide Children's Hospital Toledo, LLC is $112. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,251. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2213 Cherry Street, Toledo, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,251

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$112

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: $1,251 (1171%)

Insurance Median: $112 (105%)

Cash: $1,251 (1171% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $112 (105% 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
Caresource	$26 - $112	24%
Paramount	$26	24%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$27 - $1,063	25%
Front Path Health Coalition	$34 - $938	32%
Mcclaren Health Plan	$36 - $938	34%
Aetna	$46 - $803	43%
UnitedHealthcare	$65 - $1,053	61%
Cigna	$84 - $326	79%
Molina	$107 - $128	100%
Mcclaren Health Plan - Michigan	$110	103%
Amerihealth	$112	105%
Bchp	$112	105%
Humana	$112	105%
Ohc	$122 - $1,042	114%
Ohio Ppo Connect	$122 - $1,042	114%
Mmo	$521 - $730	488%
First Health	$1,605	1503%

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 $1,251.
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 Nationwide Children's Hospital Toledo, LLC 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.