CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $134
  • Cash Discount Price: $371
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital is $134. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $371. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1020 Thompson Street, Jersey Shore, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$371

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$134

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: $371 (347%)
Insurance Median: $134 (125%)
Cash: $371 (347% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $134 (125% 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
Advantra $43 40%
Aetna $43 - $323 40%
American Progressive $43 40%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $43 - $355 40%
Humana $43 40%
Medicare (plans) $43 40%
Medicaid / KanCare $76 71%
Amerihealth $84 79%
Geisinger Family Plan $84 79%
Upmc For You $90 84%
Health Partners $92 86%
Upmc Chip $95 89%
Cigna $100 94%
Ambetter / Centene $102 95%
Geisinger Health Plan $120 - $294 112%
Prison Health Services $126 118%
UnitedHealthcare $266 249%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $300 281%
Medical Development International $419 392%
Integrated Health Plan $449 420%
Prime Health Services $449 420%
Multiplan $479 448%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1020 Thompson Street, Jersey Shore, PA 17740
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals