CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Shriners Hospitals for Children - Philadelphia

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $99
Cash Discount Price: $606
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Shriners Hospitals for Children - Philadelphia is $99. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $606. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3551 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$606

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$99

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: $606 (567%)

Insurance Median: $99 (93%)

Cash: $606 (567% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $99 (93% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$61 - $112	57%
Ambetter / Centene	$74 - $124	69%
Humana	$74	69%
Aetna	$76 - $158	71%
Amerihealth Mercy Health Plans	$76	71%
Gateway Health Plan	$76	71%
Geisinger Health Plan	$76	71%
Health Partners Of Philadelphia	$76	71%
Keystone Mercy Health Plans	$76	71%
Upmc Health Plan	$76	71%
Soonercare	$90	84%
UnitedHealthcare	$112	105%
Amerihealth Caritas Nc	$124	116%
Amerihealth Caritas Sc	$124	116%
Cigna	$139	130%
Sana Benefits	$150	140%
Providence Health Plan	$176	165%

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 $606.
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 Shriners Hospitals for Children - Philadelphia 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.