CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Alhambra Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $665
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,506
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.73x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Alhambra Hospital Medical Center is $665. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,506. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 S Raymond Ave, Alhambra, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,506

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$665

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: $2,506 (1028%)
Insurance Median: $665 (273%)
Cash: $2,506 (1028% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $665 (273% 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 273% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 173%). 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
Ahmc-Reciprocity-Medi-Cal/Healthy Families $168 69%
Citrus Valley Health Partners $168 69%
La Care Pasc Seiu Misc $168 69%
Stewart Mg Senior Hmo $184 75%
Allied Physicians Of Ca Medi-Cal $193 79%
La Care Medi-Cal Hmo $193 79%
Medi-Cal $193 79%
Health Net Medi-Cal $241 99%
Kaiser Medi-Cal $241 99%
Miscellaneous Medi-Cal Hmo $241 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $280 - $512 115%
Blue Shield 65 Plus $290 119%
Apa Aco $297 122%
Altamed Senior Services $302 124%
Brand New Day Sr $302 124%
Central Health Plan Of Ca Senior Hmo $302 124%
Health Net Senior Hmo $302 124%
Medicare (plans) $302 - $1,825 124%
Aetna $307 126%
Humana $307 126%
La Care Exchange $307 126%
Miscellaneous Senior Hmo $307 126%
Tricare $307 126%
UnitedHealthcare $307 - $2,208 126%
Wellcare Senior Hmo $307 126%
Alignment Senior Hmo $317 130%
Miscellaneous Work Comp Hmo $350 144%
Health Net Salud Con Hmo $373 153%
Molina Exchange $377 155%
Health Net Exchange $378 155%
Ahmc Health $453 186%
Allied Physicians Of Ca Commercial $460 189%
Cigna $547 - $1,369 224%
Ahmc-Reciprocity-Comm/Senior $591 - $913 242%
Health Net Ppo/Epo/Pos $640 263%
Allied Physicians Comm/Sr $690 - $1,065 283%
Allied Physicians Medi-Cal $690 - $1,065 283%
Wellcare Allied Senior Hmo $690 - $1,065 283%
Molina Health Plan $769 - $1,186 315%
Self Pay $788 - $1,217 323%
Health Net Exchange Enhanced Ppo $836 - $1,290 343%
Kaiser Commercial $1,222 - $1,886 501%
Scan Senior Plan $1,281 - $1,500 525%
Blue Shield Value Network Exchange $1,479 607%
Multiplan $1,577 - $2,434 647%
Blue Shield Hmo/Ppo $1,649 676%
Miscellaneous Commercial Ppo/Hmo $1,971 - $3,042 809%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 S Raymond Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals