CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Blount Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $228
Cash Discount Price: $229
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Blount Memorial Hospital is $228. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $229. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 907 E Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$229

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$228

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: $229 (214%)

Insurance Median: $228 (213%)

Cash: $229 (214% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $228 (213% 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 213% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 113%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$45 - $252	42%
Medicaid / KanCare	$53 - $114	50%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$98 - $328	92%
Humana	$98	92%
Medicare (plans)	$98 - $102	92%
Tricare	$99	93%
Cigna	$102 - $370	95%
Mvp Health Care [3037]	$150	140%
Ambetter / Centene	$154	144%
Prisma Health Seniorcare Pace - Midlands [5400]	$172	161%
Prisma Health Seniorcare Pace-Upstate [5200]	$172	161%
Consociate Health Contracted [4835]	$218	204%
Fairos/Occunet Contracted [4837]	$228	213%
Golden Rule Insurance Company [2991]	$252	236%
Oxford Health Plans [2992]	$252	236%
Promise Health Plan Contracted [2401]	$259 - $444	242%
Bob Jones Univ-Pai [821]	$267	250%
Orangeburg Senior Helping Center Pace [5401]	$296	277%
Preferred Administrators Contracted [2839]	$518	485%
Medcost [2940]	$548 - $614	513%
Atlantic Packaging Contracted [4833]	$555	520%
Aps Healthcare System [2981]	$592	554%
Multiplan/Phcs Contracted [2950]	$659	617%
Aetna	$666	624%
Meritain Health Contracted [2200]	$666	624%
Nippon [2300]	$666	624%
Vsp Vision Care [2986]	$666	624%
First Health Contracted [2952]	$688	644%
Furman Int/Allen University Student [2951]	$688	644%
Quiktrip-First Health [3067]	$688	644%

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 $229.
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 Blount Memorial Hospital 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.