CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Stone County Medical Center

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $28
  • Cash Discount Price: $65
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.11x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Stone County Medical Center is $28. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $65. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 0.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2106 East Main Street, Mountain View, AR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$65

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$28

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: $65 (27%)
Insurance Median: $28 (11%)
Cash: $65 (27% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $28 (11% 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.

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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 $23 - $76 9%
Arkansas Superior Select Scmc $23 9%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $23 - $222 9%
Hmo Partners Inc Scmc $23 9%
Medicare (plans) $23 - $24 9%
Medipak Advantage Scmc $23 9%
UnitedHealthcare $23 9%
Allwell Scmc $24 10%
Cigna $24 10%
Wellcare Scmc $24 10%
Ambetter / Centene $31 13%
Qualchoice (Alliance) Scmc $34 14%
Provider Network Of America Scmc $37 15%
Municipal Health Benefit Fund $48 20%
Multiplan $60 25%
Arkansas Caresource $100 41%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2106 East Main Street, Mountain View, AR 72560
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals