CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Harlingen Medical Center

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $141
Cash Discount Price: $104
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Harlingen Medical Center is $141. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $104. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5501 South Expressway 77, Harlingen, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$104

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$141

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: $104 (97%)

Insurance Median: $141 (132%)

Cash: $104 (97% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $141 (132% 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.

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
Aetna	$105 - $1,068	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$105 - $356	98%
Careworks Worker Compensation Fka Rockport Community Network	$105	98%
Cigna	$105 - $202	98%
Humana	$105	98%
Medicaid / KanCare	$105 - $219	98%
Medicare (plans)	$105	98%
San Benito Medical Associates	$105	98%
Superior Health Plan	$105 - $213	98%
Texas Bluebonnett Health Plan	$105 - $172	98%
Tricare	$105	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$105 - $680	98%
Veterans Evaluation Services	$105	98%
Wellmed	$105	98%
Workers Compensation	$105	98%
Molina	$110 - $225	103%
Provider Partners Health Plan	$110	103%
Imperial Insurance Company	$111	104%
Asserta Health	$136	127%
Friday Health Plan	$136	127%
Magic Valley Electric Cooperative	$136	127%
Superior Health Commercial Exchange	$136	127%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$146	137%
Corporate Remedies Worker Compensation	$157	147%
Naphcare	$162	152%
Baker Benefits Administrators	$209	196%

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 $104.
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 Harlingen 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.