CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: UT of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr.

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $117
  • Cash Discount Price: $441
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at UT of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr. is $117. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $441. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6201 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$441

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$117

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: $441 (413%)
Insurance Median: $117 (110%)
Cash: $441 (413% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $117 (110% 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
Molina $21 - $125 20%
Parkland $21 - $107 20%
UnitedHealthcare $21 - $636 20%
Wellpoint $21 - $117 20%
Aetna $24 - $426 22%
Superior $25 - $117 23%
Ambetter / Centene $26 - $111 24%
Procare $26 - $107 24%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $27 - $684 25%
Humana $27 - $112 25%
United Options Nexus $38 - $648 36%
Coventry $41 - $616 38%
Healthfirst $51 - $495 48%
Quiktrip $58 - $555 54%
Maestro Health/Fort Worth Firefighters $64 - $471 60%
Phcs $65 - $714 61%
Cigna $76 - $649 71%
Rockwall County $76 - $617 71%
Healthsmart $81 - $731 76%
Galaxy Health Network $97 - $775 91%
Multiplan $97 - $766 91%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6201 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals