CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Erlanger Medical Center

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $102
  • Cash Discount Price: $115
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Erlanger Medical Center is $102. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $115. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$115

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$102

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: $115 (108%)
Insurance Median: $102 (95%)
Cash: $115 (108% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $102 (95% 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
UnitedHealthcare $21 - $252 20%
Amerigroup $24 - $306 22%
Caresource $25 - $229 23%
Peach State Hlth Plan $25 - $74 23%
Cigna $27 - $590 25%
Bluecare $28 - $331 26%
Devoted Health $30 - $159 28%
Aetna $31 - $536 29%
Humana $34 - $183 32%
Atrio Health $37 - $168 35%
Point Comfort Underwriters $37 - $275 35%
Alexian $40 - $153 37%
Pruitthealth Premier $43 - $156 40%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $72 - $874 67%
Occunet $93 - $267 87%
Clover $98 - $153 92%
Upmc $98 - $153 92%
American Health $100 - $157 94%
Wellpoint $100 94%
Nhc $102 - $160 95%
Ambetter / Centene $122 - $191 114%
Medicare (plans) $153 143%
Simpra Advantage $168 157%
Pnoa $195 - $244 183%
Caresource Ga $215 - $385 201%
Caresource Tn $215 - $385 201%
Olympus $229 - $820 214%
Alliant $244 - $820 228%
Caresource Nc $259 - $385 242%
First Health $874 - $929 818%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals