CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Yoakum Community Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $340
  • Cash Discount Price: $289
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.18x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Yoakum Community Hospital is $340. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $289. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 Carl Ramert Drive, Yoakum, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$289

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$340

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: $289 (271%)
Insurance Median: $340 (318%)
Cash: $289 (271% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $340 (318% 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 318% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 218%). 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
Humana $182 170%
Medicare (plans) $182 170%
Prime Health Svcs Mcr Advantage $182 170%
Scott & White Mcare Advan $182 170%
Superior Mcr Advantage $182 170%
Triwest Va Ccn-All Plans $182 170%
Tx Independent Hp Mcr Advantage-All Plans $182 170%
UnitedHealthcare $182 - $356 170%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $184 - $417 172%
Superior Hix-All Other Plans $228 213%
Kempton Group Admin Ppo-All Plans $292 273%
Entrust - All Plans $310 290%
Medicaid / KanCare $323 - $444 302%
Amera-Net-All Plans $333 312%
Scott & White Ppo-All Other Plans $333 312%
Healthsmart Ppo-All Other Plans $347 325%
Blue Bell Creameries Emp-All Plans $356 333%
Cigna $356 333%
Americas Health Plan-All Plans $378 354%
Beech Street-All Plans $378 354%
Directcare America-All Plans $378 354%
Galaxy Ppo - All Plans $378 354%
Health Star Comm Ip/Op Only - All Plans $378 354%
Medcorp Southwest Ppo-All Plans $378 354%
Medical Control Ppo-All Plans $378 354%
Phcs Multiplan - All Plans $378 354%
Aetna $400 374%
Healthsmart Work Comp $400 374%
Prime Health Svcs Ppo-All Other Plans $400 374%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 Carl Ramert Drive, Yoakum, TX 77995
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals