CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $1,853
Cash Discount Price: $3,089
vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.35x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski is $1,853. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,089. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 17.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2400 Lee Highway, Pulaski, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,089

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,853

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: $3,089 (2892%)

Insurance Median: $1,853 (1735%)

Cash: $3,089 (2892% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,853 (1735% 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 1735% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1635%). 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	$92 - $436	86%
United	$245 - $1,390	229%
Lifeworks	$587	550%
Universal Healthcare Group	$680	637%
Virginia Health Network	$1,081 - $2,193	1012%
Aetna	$1,390	1301%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club	$1,853	1735%
Corvel	$2,224	2082%
Richfield Nursing Center	$2,317	2169%
Richfield Retirement Community	$2,317	2169%
Multiplan	$2,379	2227%
Community Care Network	$2,471	2313%
Graham-White Manufacturing	$2,471	2313%
Occunet Workers Comp	$2,471	2313%
One Health Plan	$2,471	2313%
Patients Choice	$2,718	2545%
4Most	$2,780	2603%
American Postal Workers Union	$2,780	2603%
Phcs	$2,780	2603%
Star Transportation	$2,780	2603%

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 $3,089.
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 Pulaski 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.