CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Parkwest Medical Center

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $102
  • Cash Discount Price: $138
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Parkwest Medical Center is $102. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $138. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9352 Park West Blvd, Knoxville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$138

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: $138 (129%)
Insurance Median: $102 (95%)
Cash: $138 (129% 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 $53 - $230 50%
Tricare $92 - $97 86%
Farm Bureau $96 90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $99 - $310 93%
Humana $100 94%
Aetna $102 - $122 95%
American Health Plan $102 95%
Cigna $102 - $368 95%
Devoted Health $102 95%
Nhc Advantage $102 95%
Wellcare $102 95%
Wellpoint $102 95%
Ambetter / Centene $184 172%
Ehn $207 194%
Correctional Medical Services $276 258%
Community Services Network $299 280%
Usa Managed Care Organization $322 301%
Beech Street $345 323%
Novanet $345 323%
Direct Care America $368 345%
Medsave Usa $368 345%
National Provider Network $368 345%
Ccn Managed Care $391 366%
Initial Group $405 379%
Galaxy Health Network $414 388%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 9352 Park West Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37923
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals