CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Lake Chelan Community Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $436
Cash Discount Price: $560
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Lake Chelan Community Hospital is $436. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $560. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 110 S Apple Blossom Dr, Chelan, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$560

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$436

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: $560 (524%)

Insurance Median: $436 (408%)

Cash: $560 (524% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $436 (408% 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 408% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 308%). 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

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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
Medicare (plans)	$27 - $436	25%
Molina - All Plans	$27 - $732	25%
UnitedHealthcare	$27 - $737	25%
Coordinated Care Comm - All Other Plans	$35 - $778	33%
Premera First - All Plans	$37 - $594	35%
First Choice - All Plans	$38 - $753	36%
Amerigroup Op Only - All Plans	$66 - $463	62%
Coordinated Care Mcaid	$66 - $463	62%
Aetna	$295 - $713	276%
Corvel - All Plans	$311 - $753	291%
Multiplan - All Plans	$705	660%

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 $560.
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 Lake Chelan Community 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.