CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Graham Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $204
Cash Discount Price: $308
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Graham Regional Medical Center is $204. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $308. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1301 Montgomery Road, Graham, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$308

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$204

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: $308 (288%)

Insurance Median: $204 (191%)

Cash: $308 (288% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $204 (191% 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
Amerigroup	$70 - $200	66%
Choicecare Network	$70 - $200	66%
Superior Healthplan	$70 - $200	66%
Wellpoint	$94 - $270	88%
Aetna	$151 - $434	141%
Cigna	$151 - $434	141%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$158 - $500	148%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$198 - $567	185%
Health Advantage Network	$210 - $600	197%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$210 - $600	197%
Curative	$408 - $1,167	382%
UnitedHealthcare	$416	389%

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 $308.
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 Graham Regional 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.