CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Pottstown Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $314
Cash Discount Price: $284
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Pottstown Hospital is $314. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $284. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 East High Street, Pottstown, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$284

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$314

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: $284 (266%)

Insurance Median: $314 (294%)

Cash: $284 (266% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $314 (294% 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 294% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 194%). 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

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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
Geisinger	$61	57%
Health Partners	$64	60%
Pa Health And Wellness	$64	60%
Gateway	$71	66%
Upmc	$71 - $850	66%
Aetna	$87 - $964	81%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$260 - $471	243%
UnitedHealthcare	$314	294%
Keystone First	$405	379%
First Health	$1,021	956%
Devon	$1,111	1040%

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 $284.
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 Pottstown 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.