CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Lincoln Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $496
Cash Discount Price: $559
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.64x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Lincoln Hospital is $496. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $559. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10 Nichols Street, Davenport, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$559

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$496

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: $559 (523%)

Insurance Median: $496 (464%)

Cash: $559 (523% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $496 (464% 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 464% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 364%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Labor & Industries - All Plans	$48	45%
Ambetter / Centene	$291	272%
Molina Hlthy Options	$291	272%
UnitedHealthcare	$291 - $547	272%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans	$308	288%
Aetna	$348 - $590	326%
Indian Hlth Services - All Plans	$348	326%
Tricare	$348	326%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$348	326%
Cigna	$474	444%
Molina Exchange-All Other Plans	$494	463%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt - All Plans	$497	465%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$547	512%
Uniform Medical Plan-All Plans	$547	512%
First Health Coventry-All Plans	$553	518%
Health Management Network-All Plans	$559	523%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$559	523%
Asuris Nw Health-All Plans	$572	536%
Multiplan-All Plans	$590	552%
Physician Hosp Comm Org-All Plans	$590	552%
First Choice Health- All Plans	$603	565%

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 $559.
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 Lincoln 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.