CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $364
Cash Discount Price: $1,066
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.41x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center is $364. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,066. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1460 G Street, Springfield, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,066

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$364

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: $1,066 (998%)

Insurance Median: $364 (341%)

Cash: $1,066 (998% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $364 (341% 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 341% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 241%). 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

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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
Pacificsource Hlthier Or	$91	85%
Pacificsource Mcaid	$91	85%
Trillium Mcaid-All Plans	$91	85%
Healthnet Mcd	$99	93%
Kaiser Mcr Adv	$117	110%
Healthnet Mcr Adv	$122	114%
Providence Hp Pebb	$233	218%
Pacificsource Non-Individ	$323	302%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$327	306%
Kaiser Mcaid	$400	374%
UnitedHealthcare	$805	754%
Pacificsource Individual	$888	831%
Healthnet Comm - All Other Plans	$910	852%
Pacificsource Psn/Voyager - All Other Plans	$968	906%
Providence Hp - All Other Plans	$1,155	1081%
Cigna	$1,231	1153%
Aetna	$1,421	1330%
Kaiser Comm - All Other Plans	$4,797	4491%

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 $1,066.
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 McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center 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.