CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Saint Francis Medical Center

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $305
Cash Discount Price: $305
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Saint Francis Medical Center is $305. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $305. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3630 East Imperial Highway, Lynwood, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$305

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$305

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: $305 (125%)

Insurance Median: $305 (125%)

Cash: $305 (125% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $305 (125% 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
Aids Healthcare Foundation	$174 - $311	71%
Avanti Hospitals, Llc	$174 - $305	71%
Health Net Of Ca	$174 - $397	71%
Kaiser Hospital Foundation	$174 - $305	71%
La Care Health Plan	$174 - $366	71%
Molina	$174 - $305	71%
Traditional Medi-Cal	$174	71%
Blue Shield Of Promise	$182 - $305	75%
Heritage Provider Network	$241	99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$265	109%
Alignment	$305	125%
Altamed	$305	125%
Blue Shield Of Ca, Va	$305	125%
Elite Health Plan	$305	125%
Medicare (plans)	$305	125%
Renal Payer Solutions	$305	125%
Tricare	$305	125%
UnitedHealthcare	$305	125%
Welbe Health Pace	$305	125%
Brand New Day	$308 - $458	126%
Imperial Health Plan Of Ca	$324	133%
Coventry Healthcare Wc, Inc.	$390	160%
Multiplan	$390	160%
Worker Comp	$402	165%
Aetna	$458	188%

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 $305.
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 Saint Francis 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.