CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Punxsutawney Area Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $107
  • Cash Discount Price: $203
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Punxsutawney Area Hospital is $107. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $203. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 81 Hillcrest Drive, Punxsutawney, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$203

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$107

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: $203 (190%)
Insurance Median: $107 (100%)
Cash: $203 (190% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $107 (100% 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.

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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 $55 - $274 51%
Amerihealth Caritas $56 - $107 52%
Highmark Wholecare $56 - $101 52%
UnitedHealthcare $56 - $211 52%
Geisinger Health Plan $67 - $109 63%
Ambetter / Centene $69 - $115 65%
Highmark $86 - $1,137 81%
Tricare $90 - $99 84%
Aetna $100 - $240 94%
United Mine Workers Of America $101 - $109 95%
Cigna $104 - $313 97%
Humana $107 100%
Pa Health And Wellness Commercial $126 - $218 118%
Geisinger $142 - $305 133%
Pa Workers Compensation $527 493%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 81 Hillcrest Drive, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals