CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $293
  • Cash Discount Price: $293
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.74x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island is $293. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $293. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 116 Eddie Dowling Hwy, North Smithfield, RI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$293

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$293

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: $293 (274%)
Insurance Median: $293 (274%)
Cash: $293 (274% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $293 (274% 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 274% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 174%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $293 274%
Ambetter / Centene $293 274%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $293 274%
Cigna $293 274%
Essence $293 274%
Healthlink Hmo $293 274%
Healthlink Ppo $293 274%
Healthy Blue (Missouri Care) $293 274%
Homestate Health Plan $293 274%
Humana $293 274%
Medica $293 274%
Medicaid / KanCare $293 274%
Meritain Health Cpd $293 274%
Meritain Health Ppo Cpd $293 274%
Starmark Cpd $293 274%
Tricare $293 274%
UnitedHealthcare $293 274%
Wellcare $293 274%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 116 Eddie Dowling Hwy, North Smithfield, RI 02896
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL