CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Texas Orthopedic Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $409
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,010
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.83x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Texas Orthopedic Hospital is $409. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,010. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7401 South Main Street, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,010

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$409

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: $2,010 (1882%)
Insurance Median: $409 (383%)
Cash: $2,010 (1882% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $409 (383% 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 383% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 283%). 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
Texas Health Network $103 96%
Amerigroup $105 98%
Texas Childrens Health Plans $105 - $334 98%
Community Health Choice Mcd $107 100%
United $109 - $904 102%
Aetna $115 - $546 108%
Molina Healthcare $115 108%
Superior Health Plan $121 113%
Humana $131 - $1,565 123%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $197 - $703 184%
Healthcare Highways $213 199%
Texas Athletic Network $300 - $600 281%
Texas Workforce Commission $482 451%
Evry Health $549 514%
Imagine Health $703 658%
Christus (Usfhp) $804 753%
Curative Administrators $804 753%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $864 - $1,708 809%
Averde Health $904 846%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $904 846%
Coventry National First Health $1,071 1003%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $1,105 1035%
Rockport Workers Comp $1,105 1035%
Independent Medical System $1,206 1129%
National Healthcare Solutions $1,206 1129%
Southwest Medical $1,206 1129%
Coastal Comp $1,306 1223%
Multiplan $1,507 - $1,708 1411%
International Health Insurance $1,608 1505%
Physicians, Inc $1,708 1599%
Affiliated Ppo $1,809 1694%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7401 South Main Street, Houston, TX 77030
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals