CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Yoakum County Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $158
Cash Discount Price: $225
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.48x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Yoakum County Hospital is $158. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $225. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 412 Mustang Avenue, Denver City, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$225

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$158

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: $225 (211%)

Insurance Median: $158 (148%)

Cash: $225 (211% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $158 (148% 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.

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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
90 Degree Benefits	$29	27%
Firstcare	$132 - $158	124%
Multiplan	$132 - $197	124%
Cigna	$146	137%
Humana	$146	137%
Insurance Services Of Lubbock	$146	137%
UnitedHealthcare	$146 - $180	137%
Aetna	$149 - $191	140%
Dars	$158	148%
Healthsmart	$190	178%
Phcs	$191	179%
Capstar	$203	190%
Provider Network	$219	205%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$225	211%

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 $225.
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 Yoakum County Hospital 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.