CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Lewisgale Medical Center

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $1,729
Cash Discount Price: $2,470
vs. Medicare Baseline: 16.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Lewisgale Medical Center is $1,729. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,470. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 16.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1900 Electric Road, Salem, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,470

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,729

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: $2,470 (2313%)

Insurance Median: $1,729 (1619%)

Cash: $2,470 (2313% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,729 (1619% 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 1619% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1519%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$121 - $570	113%
United	$245 - $1,112	229%
Cigna	$430	403%
Lifeworks	$469	439%
Universal Healthcare Group	$543	508%
Virginia Health Network	$864 - $1,754	809%
Naphcare	$1,235	1156%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club	$1,482	1388%
Graham-White Manufacturing	$1,729	1619%
Richfield Nursing Center	$1,729	1619%
Corvel	$1,778	1665%
Community Care Network	$1,852	1734%
Richfield Retirement Community	$1,852	1734%
Csx Hotels	$1,976	1850%
Occunet Workers Comp	$1,976	1850%
One Health Plan	$1,976	1850%
Patients Choice	$2,174	2035%
4Most	$2,223	2081%
Alleghany Highland Community	$2,223	2081%
American Postal Workers Union	$2,223	2081%
C&O Employees Hospital Assn	$2,223	2081%
Multiplan	$2,223	2081%
Phcs	$2,223	2081%
Star Transportation	$2,223	2081%

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 $2,470.
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 Lewisgale 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.