CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Okeene Municipal Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $291
Cash Discount Price: $345
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.72x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Okeene Municipal Hospital is $291. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $345. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.72x the Medicare baseline. Located in 207 East F Street, Okeene, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$345

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$291

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: $345 (323%)

Insurance Median: $291 (272%)

Cash: $345 (323% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $291 (272% 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 272% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 172%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance 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
Pref Community Choice Ppo-All Plans	$65	61%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$171 - $281	160%
Coventry Mcr Adv	$246	230%
Global Health Mcr Adv	$246	230%
Humana	$246 - $431	230%
Medicare (plans)	$246	230%
UnitedHealthcare	$246 - $306	230%
Cigna	$264	247%
Ihs-All Plans	$279	261%
Ok Complete Health Comm-All Other Plans	$300	281%
Healthchoice Ip Only-All Plans	$302	283%
Global Health-All Other Plans	$319	299%
Aetna	$323 - $431	302%
Healthcare Highways-All Plans	$323	302%
Phcs Savility/Multiplan - All Plans	$323	302%
Medica Commercial-All Other Plans	$332	311%
Community Care Hmo-All Plans	$388	363%
Ok Complete Health Mcaid	$431	404%

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 $345.
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 Okeene Municipal 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.