CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center at Windber

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $100
Cash Discount Price: $170
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center at Windber is $100. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $170. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Somerset Avenue, Windber, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$170

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$100

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: $170 (159%)

Insurance Median: $100 (94%)

Cash: $170 (159% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $100 (94% 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
Amerihealth Caritas	$54 - $100	51%
Geisinger	$55 - $168	51%
Upmc Health Plan	$55 - $200	51%
Highmark Wholecare	$60	56%
Pa Health & Wellness	$61 - $100	57%
United	$70 - $162	66%
Highmark	$80 - $200	75%
Aetna	$100 - $119	94%
Humana	$100	94%
Cigna	$101 - $120	95%
Senior Life	$101 - $102	95%
Va Ccn	$101 - $102	95%

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 $170.
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 Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center at Windber 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.