CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $674
  • Cash Discount Price: $695
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority is $674. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $695. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$695

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$674

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: $695 (651%)
Insurance Median: $674 (631%)
Cash: $695 (651% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $674 (631% 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 631% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 531%). 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
Aetna $107 - $929 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $107 - $1,100 100%
Humana $107 100%
Medicare (plans) $107 - $109 100%
UnitedHealthcare $107 - $725 100%
Alliance_Premier_Network $553 518%
Mercycare $574 537%
Triology $591 - $706 553%
Security_Health_Plan $625 - $735 585%
Employer'S_Coalition_On_Health $637 - $892 596%
Alliance $651 609%
Hfn $660 - $892 618%
United_Healthcare $664 - $983 622%
Beloit_Health_System $672 629%
Aspirus_Health_Plan $676 633%
Cigna $695 651%
Health_Partners_Insurance $706 661%
Health_Payment_Systems $710 665%
Dean_Health_Plan $741 694%
Medical_Associates $764 715%
Wps $802 - $884 751%
Employers_Healthcare_Coalition_Of_Wi $811 759%
Aspirus_Network_Inc $892 835%
Chorus_Community $926 867%
Ghc_Eau_Claire_Health_Plan $926 867%
Multiplan $926 - $1,065 867%
Sheybogan_Employers_Health_Network $926 867%
Coventry $984 921%
Dean_Care $984 921%
Healthsmart $1,019 954%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals