CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Oakbend Medical Center

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $240
Cash Discount Price: $150
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Oakbend Medical Center is $240. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $150. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1705 Jackson St, Richmond, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$150

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$240

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: $150 (140%)

Insurance Median: $240 (225%)

Cash: $150 (140% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $240 (225% 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 225% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 125%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$97 - $245	91%
Ambetter / Centene	$105 - $1,162	98%
Friday Health Plan Mcr	$105	98%
Medicare (plans)	$105	98%
Friday Health Plan-All Other Plans	$131	123%
Cigna	$151	141%
UnitedHealthcare	$455	426%
Aetna	$485	454%
Humana	$606 - $656	567%
Medicaid / KanCare	$1,010	946%
Wellcare Mcare-All Plans	$1,060	992%
Community Health Choice-All Plans	$1,111	1040%
Oscar - All Plans	$1,262	1182%

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 $150.
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 Oakbend Medical Center 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.