CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $418
Cash Discount Price: $584
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest is $418. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $584. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$584

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$418

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: $584 (547%)

Insurance Median: $418 (391%)

Cash: $584 (547% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $418 (391% 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 391% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 291%). 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

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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
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$96 - $416	90%
Humana	$101 - $681	95%
Triwest	$101	95%
Corvel	$105	98%
Prime Health Services	$105	98%
American Health Plan	$106	99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$106 - $430	99%
Procare Advantage	$106	99%
Superior Health Plan	$107	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$116 - $466	109%
Injury Management Organization	$125	117%
Sedgwick	$150	140%
Texas Workforce Commission	$321	301%
Cigna	$500 - $587	468%
Aetna	$535	501%
Midcoast	$535	501%
Quiktrip	$535	501%
Imagine Health	$557	521%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$564	528%
Independent Medical System	$584	547%
Curative	$632	592%
First Health	$681	638%
Healthsmart	$681 - $730	638%
Private Health Care System	$730	683%

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 $584.
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 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest 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.