CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Adventist Health Sierra Vista

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $1,559
Cash Discount Price: $248
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Adventist Health Sierra Vista is $1,559. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $248. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 6.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1010 Murray St, San Luis Obispo, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$248

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,559

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: $248 (102%)

Insurance Median: $1,559 (640%)

Cash: $248 (102% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,559 (640% 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 640% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 540%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna	$306 - $1,738	126%
Cencal Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$306	126%
Tricare	$306	126%
UnitedHealthcare	$306 - $1,895	126%
Cfmg-Ca Forensic Med Grp Op/Profee Only-All Plans	$398	163%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$551	226%
Hpn-Heritage Prov Ntwrk-All Plans	$918 - $953	377%
Blue Shield Epn	$1,058 - $1,099	434%
Blue Shield Hmo/Pos	$1,317 - $1,368	540%
Blue Shield Epo/Ppo-All Other Plans	$1,452 - $1,509	596%
Nbd-Ntwrks By Design Exclus-All Other Plans	$1,559 - $1,619	640%
Nbd-Ntwrks By Design Non-Exclus	$1,559 - $1,619	640%
Medi-Cal	$2,699 - $2,804	1107%
Cencal Mcal	$3,077 - $3,197	1262%
Blue Shield Promise Mcal	$3,244 - $3,370	1331%
Ccah-Centrl Ca Allince Mcal-All Plans	$3,509 - $3,645	1439%
Coalinga-All Plans	$3,509 - $3,645	1439%

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 $248.
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 Adventist Health Sierra Vista 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.