CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Pullman Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $322
  • Cash Discount Price: $490
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Pullman Regional Hospital is $322. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $490. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 835 S Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$490

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$322

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: $490 (459%)
Insurance Median: $322 (301%)
Cash: $490 (459% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $322 (301% 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 301% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 201%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Community Care Ntwrk Mcare-All Plans $27 - $368 25%
Kaiser Mcare Advan $27 - $368 25%
Sterling Mcr Adv-All Plans $27 - $368 25%
Triwest - All Plans $27 - $368 25%
Wellcare Mcr Adv $29 - $401 27%
Aetna $31 - $998 29%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $31 - $998 29%
Humana $31 - $368 29%
Premera First - All Plans $37 - $766 35%
Idaho Dshs-All Plans $42 - $430 39%
First Choice - All Other Plans $45 - $945 42%
First Choice Admin $45 - $866 42%
Kaiser - All Other Plans $51 - $322 48%
Community Health Plan Mcaid-All Plans $66 - $380 62%
Medicaid / KanCare $66 - $380 62%
Molina Hlthcare Mcaid-All Plans $66 - $380 62%
Wellcare Mcaid -All Other Plans $66 - $380 62%
Wellpoint Mcaid - All Plans $66 - $380 62%
Admin Wsu Student-All Plans $87 - $892 81%
Multiplan - All Plans $87 - $892 81%
Asuris Nw Hlth-All Plans $92 - $945 86%
Cigna $92 - $945 86%
Focus Hlthcare - All Plans $92 - $945 86%
Northwest One - All Plans $92 - $945 86%
UnitedHealthcare $92 - $945 86%
Great West Hlth-All Plans $97 - $998 91%
Integrated Hp - All Plans $97 - $998 91%
Spokane Phco - All Plans $97 - $998 91%
Provider Network Of America-All Plans $100 - $1,029 94%
Single Case Agree - All Plans $766 717%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 835 S Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA 99163
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals