CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Lonesome Pine Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $144
Cash Discount Price: $102
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.35x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Lonesome Pine Hospital is $144. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $102. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1990 Holton Avenue East, Big Stone Gap, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$102

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$144

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: $102 (95%)

Insurance Median: $144 (135%)

Cash: $102 (95% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $144 (135% 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.

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
UnitedHealthcare	$48 - $677	45%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$79 - $677	74%
Aetna	$102 - $289	95%
Amerigroup	$102	95%
Humana	$102	95%
Managed Medicaire	$102	95%
Medicare (plans)	$102	95%
Sentara Health	$102 - $171	95%
United Mine Workers Of America	$102	95%
Cigna	$107 - $365	100%
Devoted Health Plan	$107	100%
Molina Healthcare	$107 - $146	100%
Mountain Empire Pace	$107	100%
Nhc Advantage	$107	100%
Wellcare	$108	101%
Optima Health	$143	134%
Ambetter / Centene	$222	208%
Seven Corners, Inc.	$245	229%
Medcost	$322	301%
First Health Coventry	$609	570%

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 $102.
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 Lonesome Pine Hospital 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.