CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Freestone Medical Center

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $418
  • Cash Discount Price: $974
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.91x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Freestone Medical Center is $418. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $974. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 125 Newman St, Fairfield, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$974

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: $974 (912%)
Insurance Median: $418 (391%)
Cash: $974 (912% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Gilsbar $97 - $1,392 91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $118 - $1,253 110%
Aarp $120 112%
Apwu $120 112%
Fringe Benefits $120 112%
Geha $120 112%
Uhcss $120 112%
UnitedHealthcare $120 - $418 112%
Mcaid $135 - $292 126%
Misc Mcaid Hmo $135 - $418 126%
Superior Health Chip $135 - $292 126%
Tx Childrens Mcaid $135 - $292 126%
Amerigroup $160 - $418 150%
Medicaid / KanCare $160 - $643 150%
Rightcare S&W Mcaid $160 - $418 150%
Superior Health Mcd $160 - $643 150%
Cigna $835 782%
Misc Multiplan $974 912%
Misc Multiplan Auto $974 912%
Misc Multiplan Workcomp $974 912%
Self Pay Gt 083123 $974 912%
Self Pay Lt 090123 $974 912%
Aetna $1,113 1042%
Aflac $1,392 1303%
Bankers Life $1,392 1303%
Fairview Nursing Home $1,392 1303%
Humana $1,392 1303%
Icare $1,392 1303%
Inmate Freestone Co $1,392 1303%
Misc Hospice $1,392 1303%
Miscellaneous $1,392 1303%
Miscellaneous Auto $1,392 1303%
Mutual Of Omaha $1,392 1303%
North American Med Empl $1,392 1303%
Standard Life Insurance $1,392 1303%
Tml $1,392 1303%
Zelis Healthcare $1,392 1303%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 125 Newman St, Fairfield, TX 75840
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals