CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: University of Arkansas Medical Sciences

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $230
Cash Discount Price: $232
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at University of Arkansas Medical Sciences is $230. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $232. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 0.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4301 West Markham Street Mail Slot 612, Little Rock, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$232

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$230

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: $232 (95%)

Insurance Median: $230 (94%)

Cash: $232 (95% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $230 (94% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Triwest	$216	89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$222 - $230	91%
Health Advantage	$222	91%
Medicare (plans)	$223 - $228	91%
Va	$223	91%
Aetna	$225	92%
Tribute Health	$225	92%
Wellcare By Allwell	$228	94%
Wellcare Non	$228	94%
Humana	$230	94%
Primewell Health Services	$230 - $627	94%
UnitedHealthcare	$230 - $395	94%
Cigna	$232 - $403	95%
Essence Healthcare	$232	95%
Devoted Health Plan	$234	96%
Ambetter / Centene	$328	135%
Northwest Health Plan	$378	155%
Qualchoice Novasys	$378	155%
Vantos	$379	155%

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 $232.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 93970.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm University of Arkansas Medical Sciences is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 93970.
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.