CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Kern Valley Healthcare District

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $476
Cash Discount Price: $476
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Kern Valley Healthcare District is $476. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $476. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$476

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$476

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: $476 (195%)

Insurance Median: $476 (195%)

Cash: $476 (195% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $476 (195% 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
Healthnet (Aim)	$181	74%
Healthnet Mcal	$181	74%
Medi-Cal	$241	99%
Blue Shield - All Plans	$350	144%
UnitedHealthcare	$408	167%
Healthnet Med Adv	$476	195%
Humana	$476	195%
Brand New Day - All Plans	$544	223%
Aetna	$923	379%
Tricare	$1,588	651%
Healthnet- All Other Plans	$1,792	735%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,867	766%
Cigna	$1,928	791%

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 $476.
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 Kern Valley Healthcare District 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.