CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Clear Lake

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $581
Cash Discount Price: $775
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.44x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Clear Lake is $581. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $775. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 110 East Medical Center Boulevard, Webster, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$775

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$581

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: $775 (726%)

Insurance Median: $581 (544%)

Cash: $775 (726% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $581 (544% 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 544% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 444%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Wellpoint (Amerigroup)	$72	67%
Christus Health Plan	$107	100%
Community Health Choice	$107	100%
Molina Healthcare	$107	100%
Caresource	$112	105%
America'S Choice Provider Network	$542	507%
Provider Network Of America	$581	544%
Quik Trip	$581	544%
Usa Managed Care Organization	$581	544%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network	$581	544%
Multiplan/Phcs	$620	580%
Prime Health Services	$659	617%
Medincrease	$697	653%

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 $775.
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 PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Clear Lake 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.