CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: St Rose Hospital

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $648
  • Cash Discount Price: $594
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at St Rose Hospital is $648. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $594. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 27200 Calaroga Ave, Hayward, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$594

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$648

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: $594 (244%)
Insurance Median: $648 (266%)
Cash: $594 (244% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $648 (266% 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 266% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 166%). 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 $193 - $4,108 79%
Cigna $214 - $5,135 88%
Healthnet Of California $214 - $4,250 88%
UnitedHealthcare $214 - $1,900 88%
Centers For Elder Independence $322 132%
Brown & Toland $339 139%
Humana $339 139%
Imperial Health Senior $339 139%
Medicare (plans) $339 139%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $361 148%
Interplan $605 - $4,792 248%
Canopy $645 265%
Multiplan Inc $666 - $5,272 273%
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals $692 - $5,477 284%
Preferred Health Network $735 - $5,819 302%
Blue Shield $848 348%
Blue Shield Affinity $848 348%
Blue Shield Hill $848 348%

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Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 27200 Calaroga Ave, Hayward, CA 94545
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals