CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $1,404
Cash Discount Price: $2,340
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery is $1,404. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,340. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 13.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3700 South Main Street, Blacksburg, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,340

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,404

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: $2,340 (2191%)

Insurance Median: $1,404 (1314%)

Cash: $2,340 (2191% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,404 (1314% 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 1314% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1214%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$112 - $527	105%
United	$245 - $1,053	229%
Cigna	$407	381%
Lifeworks	$445	417%
Universal Healthcare Group	$515	482%
Virginia Health Network	$819 - $1,661	767%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club	$1,404	1314%
Corvel	$1,685	1578%
Richfield Nursing Center	$1,755	1643%
Richfield Retirement Community	$1,755	1643%
Multiplan	$1,802	1687%
Community Care Network	$1,872	1753%
Graham-White Manufacturing	$1,872	1753%
Occunet Workers Comp	$1,872	1753%
One Health Plan	$1,872	1753%
Phcs	$1,989	1862%
Patients Choice	$2,059	1928%
4Most	$2,106	1972%
American Postal Workers Union	$2,106	1972%
Star Transportation	$2,106	1972%

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 $2,340.
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 Hospital Montgomery 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.