CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Jefferson Healthcare

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $250
Cash Discount Price: $347
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.34x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Jefferson Healthcare is $250. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $347. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 834 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$347

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$250

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: $347 (325%)

Insurance Median: $250 (234%)

Cash: $347 (325% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $250 (234% 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 234% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 134%). 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
Tricare	$27 - $274	25%
Chpw Mcr Adv	$29 - $296	27%
Aetna	$31 - $706	29%
Medicare (plans)	$31 - $280	29%
Molina Mcr Adv	$31 - $274	29%
Molina Marketplace-All Other Plans	$33 - $343	31%
Chpw Commercial-All Other Plans	$40 - $666	37%
Coord Care Comm/Exchge-All Other Plans	$43 - $706	40%
Regence-All Other Plans	$63 - $588	59%
Chpw Mcaid	$68 - $245	64%
Molina Mcaid	$68 - $250	64%
Amerigroup Mcaid-All Plans	$70 - $258	66%
Premera-All Plans	$71 - $666	66%
Cigna	$75 - $706	70%
Coord Care Mcaid Ip/Op Only	$262	245%
UnitedHealthcare	$439	411%
Coord Care Cascade Ip/Op Only	$706	661%

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 $347.
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 Jefferson Healthcare 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.