CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $113
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton is $113. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 East Broad Street, Hazleton, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$113

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%)

Insurance Median: $113 (106%)

Ins. Median: $113 (106% 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	$88	82%
UnitedHealthcare	$88 - $377	82%
Geisinger	$91 - $237	85%
Highmark Wholecare/Gateway	$97	91%
Jefferson Health Partners	$103 - $210	96%
Pa Health & Wellness	$103	96%
Highmark Blue Shield	$107 - $370	100%
Amerihealth	$108	101%
Cigna	$108	101%
Aetna	$110 - $582	103%
Devoted Health	$111	104%
Humana	$111	104%
Upmc	$111 - $512	104%
Emblem	$113 - $468	106%
Gateway	$114	107%
Pa Health & Wellness (Allwell)	$116	109%
Ambetter / Centene	$319	299%
Valley Preferred	$612	573%

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 $X.
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 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton 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.