CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Clarion Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $109
Cash Discount Price: $157
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Clarion Hospital is $109. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $157. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Drive, Clarion, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$157

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: $157 (147%)

Insurance Median: $109 (102%)

Cash: $157 (147% 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
Upmc	$55 - $244	51%
Medicaid / KanCare	$76	71%
Amerihealth	$84 - $102	79%
Jefferson Health Plan	$84	79%
Geisinger	$92 - $107	86%
Highmark	$96 - $170	90%
Highmark - Ind.& Managed Care	$96 - $230	90%
Martin'S Point - Usfhp	$98 - $102	92%
Cigna	$102 - $140	95%
Highmark Community Blue	$102	95%
Medicare (plans)	$102	95%
Tricare	$102	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$102	95%
Gateway	$104 - $109	97%
Aetna	$105 - $250	98%
Devoted Health Plan	$108 - $112	101%
The Health Plan	$108 - $240	101%
Pa Health & Wellness	$109	102%
American Health Plan	$113	106%
Peak Health	$197 - $240	184%
Workers Comp	$202	189%
Devon	$211	198%

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 $157.
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 Clarion 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.