CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Adventist Health Tillamook

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $392
Cash Discount Price: $406
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.67x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Adventist Health Tillamook is $392. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $406. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Third Street, Tillamook, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$406

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$392

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: $406 (380%)

Insurance Median: $392 (367%)

Cash: $406 (380% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $392 (367% 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 367% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 267%). 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.

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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
Aetna	$26 - $722	24%
UnitedHealthcare	$26 - $737	24%
Medicare (plans)	$27 - $365	25%
Moda Health Plan - All Plans	$27 - $365	25%
Sterling Life - All Plans	$27 - $379	25%
Devoted Health	$28 - $394	26%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $675	28%
Hvhs Mcare - All Plans	$32 - $368	30%
Pacificsource - All Plans	$55 - $745	51%
Ods Health Plan - All Other Plans	$60 - $753	56%
Lifewise - All Plans	$169 - $700	158%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$176 - $729	165%
First Choice Health- All Plans	$176 - $729	165%
Health Net - All Plans	$176 - $729	165%
Providence Preferred - All Plans	$183 - $760	171%
Workers Comp	$187 - $776	175%
Cigna	$714 - $737	668%
Phcs Preferred - All Plans	$714 - $737	668%

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 $406.
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 Adventist Health Tillamook 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.