CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: St David's Medical Center

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $358
  • Cash Discount Price: $962
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.35x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at St David's Medical Center is $358. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $962. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 919 E 32Nd St, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$962

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$358

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: $962 (901%)
Insurance Median: $358 (335%)
Cash: $962 (901% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $358 (335% 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 335% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 235%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Superior Health Plan $48 - $164 45%
Amerigroup $65 61%
St David’S Hospice $105 98%
United $109 - $435 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $110 - $343 103%
Molina Healthcare $115 108%
Humana $131 123%
Sendero $131 123%
Aetna $132 - $817 124%
Moda $225 - $227 211%
Covenant Management Systems $276 - $278 258%
Healthcare Highways $278 - $290 260%
Imo Med - Select Network $287 - $290 269%
Nomi Health $306 - $358 286%
Moda Health $345 - $358 323%
Evry Health $352 - $356 330%
Texas Healthcare Foundation Heb $354 - $358 331%
Texas Workforce Commission $373 - $377 349%
Curative Administrators $383 - $387 359%
Harbor Health Team $383 - $387 359%
Averde Health $431 - $435 404%
Comanche County $478 - $484 448%
National Choicecare $478 - $484 448%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $526 - $774 492%
Independent Medical Systems $526 - $532 492%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $526 - $532 492%
Prime Health $574 - $580 537%
First Health $603 - $695 565%
Coastal Comp Health Networks $622 - $629 582%
National Health Care $622 - $629 582%
Occunet $670 - $677 627%
Texas Municipal League $670 - $677 627%
Medcorp Southwest $718 - $725 672%
Rockport Healthcare Group $766 - $870 717%
Bce Emergis Corporation $861 - $870 806%
Beech Street $861 - $870 806%
Medical Control Network Solutions $861 - $870 806%
Multiplan $861 - $870 806%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 919 E 32Nd St, Austin, TX 78705
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals