CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Copper Queen Community Hospital

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $424
Cash Discount Price: $1,298
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.74x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Copper Queen Community Hospital is $424. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,298. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 101 Cole Avenue, Bisbee, AZ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,298

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$424

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: $1,298 (532%)

Insurance Median: $424 (174%)

Cash: $1,298 (532% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $424 (174% 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
Ahcccs	$167	69%
Allwell	$167 - $276	69%
Azch Complete	$167 - $276	69%
Banner Uc Health	$167 - $276	69%
Mercy Care	$167	69%
Amerigroup	$243 - $276	100%
Humana	$243 - $276	100%
Triwest	$243 - $276	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$273 - $1,007	112%
Copperpoint	$375 - $428	154%
Bisbee Police	$394 - $449	162%
Aetna	$424 - $1,555	174%
Health Net Of Az	$424 - $1,037	174%
Apipa	$566 - $645	232%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,031 - $1,175	423%
Cigna	$1,061 - $1,210	435%
Self Pay	$1,213 - $1,382	498%

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 $1,298.
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 Copper Queen Community Hospital 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.