CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Barstow Community Hospital

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $3,703
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,895
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Barstow Community Hospital is $3,703. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,895. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 15.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 820 E Mountain View Street, Barstow, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,895

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,703

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: $3,895 (1598%)
Insurance Median: $3,703 (1519%)
Cash: $3,895 (1598% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,703 (1519% 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 1519% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1419%). 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
Blue Shield Epn $182 75%
Medi-Cal $241 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2,611 1071%
UnitedHealthcare $2,800 1149%
Blue Shield-All Other Plans $3,512 1441%
Cigna $3,895 1598%
Multiplan Primary Network-All Other Plans $3,895 1598%
Multiplan Complementary Network $4,219 1731%
Humana $4,544 1864%
Healthnet-All Plans $5,193 2130%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 820 E Mountain View Street, Barstow, CA 92311
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals