CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $558
  • Cash Discount Price: $117
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin is $558. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $117. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9000 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$117

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$558

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: $117 (110%)
Insurance Median: $558 (522%)
Cash: $117 (110% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $558 (522% 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 522% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 422%). 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
Froedtert Health $149 - $678 140%
Medical College Of Wisconsin $149 - $558 140%
Network Health Plan $151 - $568 141%
UnitedHealthcare $156 - $607 146%
Aspirus Health Plan $159 - $598 149%
Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative $159 - $678 149%
Trilogy Health Solutions $159 - $678 149%
Wps Health Plan $162 - $718 152%
Advocate Aurora Healthcare $164 - $614 154%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $166 - $757 155%
Centivo $166 - $622 155%
Health Partners $166 - $702 155%
Employer Health Care Alliance Cooperative $167 - $626 156%
Dean Health Plan $170 - $638 159%
Group Health Cooperative Of Eau Claire $170 - $638 159%
Oan Llc $170 - $638 159%
Security Health Plan $176 - $662 165%
Health Payment Systems $180 - $674 169%
Praire States $181 - $678 169%
Quartz Health Insurance $181 - $678 169%
Sheboygan Employer'S Health Network $181 - $678 169%
Mayo Clinic Health Solutions $185 - $694 173%
Aetna $187 - $710 175%
Bellin Thedacare $191 - $718 179%
Cigna $191 - $718 179%
Group Health Cooperative Of South Central Wisconsin $191 - $718 179%
Prevea Health Network $191 - $718 179%
Multiplan $193 - $757 181%
Coventry Health Care $202 - $757 189%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 9000 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53226
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Childrens