CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Good Samaritan Hospital, LP

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $241
Cash Discount Price: $488
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Good Samaritan Hospital, LP is $241. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $488. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 0.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 Olive Drive, Bakersfield, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$488

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$241

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: $488 (200%)

Insurance Median: $241 (99%)

Cash: $488 (200% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $241 (99% 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	$41 - $305	17%
Nordian Healthcare Solutions	$126	52%
Healthnet Medical	$168	69%
Kern Healthcare Systems	$177	73%
Healthnet	$305	125%
Universal Care	$305	125%
Innovative Integrated Health	$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 $488.
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 Good Samaritan Hospital, LP 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.