CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $393
Cash Discount Price: $1,041
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.61x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center is $393. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,041. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3865 Jackson Street, Riverside, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,041

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$393

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: $1,041 (427%)

Insurance Median: $393 (161%)

Cash: $1,041 (427% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $393 (161% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$193 - $679	79%
Blue Shield	$193 - $1,167	79%
Medi-Cal	$193	79%
Aetna	$240 - $307	98%
Health Net	$241 - $728	99%
Molina Medi-Cal	$241	99%
Ahmc	$243 - $382	100%
Iehp	$246 - $393	101%
Central Health Plan	$272	112%
Regal	$290 - $637	119%
UnitedHealthcare	$291 - $2,652	119%
Humana	$296	121%
Alignment	$302	124%
Medicare (plans)	$302	124%
Champus	$307	126%
Molina Covered Ca	$307	126%
Molina Senior	$307	126%
Scan	$307	126%
Self Pay	$809 - $1,273	332%
Cigna	$909	373%
Blue Shield Ppo	$1,167	479%

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 $1,041.
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 Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center 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.