CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Alaska Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $2,330
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,788
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.56x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Alaska Regional Hospital is $2,330. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,788. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 9.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,788

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,330

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$243.77

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $243.77 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $3,788 (1554%)
Insurance Median: $2,330 (956%)
Cash: $3,788 (1554% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,330 (956% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $243.77 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 956% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 856%). 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 $725 - $874 297%
Union Coalition $1,118 459%
Union Coalition Cement Masons $1,159 475%
Moda Health $1,208 - $1,780 496%
United $1,402 - $2,860 575%
Premerafirst $1,875 769%
Geha Ppo Usa $1,955 - $3,318 802%
Cigna $2,053 842%
Multiplan $2,273 - $3,523 932%
Coventry Healthcare $2,387 979%
First Health $2,652 1088%
Bering Strait School District $2,841 1165%
Nreca Group Benefit Trust $2,841 1165%
Risk & Benefit Management $2,841 1165%
Banner Health $3,031 1243%
Matanuska Telephone $3,031 1243%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK 99508
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals