CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: UPMC Jameson

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $109
Cash Discount Price: $761
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at UPMC Jameson is $109. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $761. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1211 Wilmington Avenue, New Castle, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$761

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$109

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: $761 (712%)

Insurance Median: $109 (102%)

Cash: $761 (712% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $109 (102% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$59 - $432	55%
Upmc Health Plan	$84 - $311	79%
Aetna	$86 - $101	81%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$98	92%
Amerihealth Caritas	$99 - $109	93%
Humana	$101 - $1,015	95%
Geisinger	$106	99%
Cigna	$109 - $252	102%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$109 - $634	102%
Pa Health & Wellness	$109 - $130	102%
Occunet	$127	119%
Upmc Work Partners	$200	187%
Multiplan	$952 - $1,015	891%
National Provider Network	$1,117	1046%

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 $761.
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 UPMC Jameson 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.