CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: UPMC Northwest

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $249
Cash Discount Price: $315
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at UPMC Northwest is $249. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $315. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Fairfield Drive, Seneca, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$315

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$249

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: $315 (295%)

Insurance Median: $249 (233%)

Cash: $315 (295% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $249 (233% 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 233% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 133%). 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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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
Upmc Health Plan	$84 - $104	79%
UnitedHealthcare	$88 - $112	82%
Aetna	$92 - $341	86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$101 - $307	95%
Amerihealth Caritas	$109 - $119	102%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$109 - $113	102%
Pa Health & Wellness	$109 - $130	102%
Upmc Work Partners	$200	187%
Cigna	$210 - $341	197%
Intergroup	$341 - $3,704	319%
Coventry/First Health	$368	345%
Health Coalition Partners	$378	354%
Private Health Care Systems	$420	393%
Humana	$446	418%

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 $315.
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 Northwest 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.