CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $251
Cash Discount Price: $508
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Adventist Health Mendocino Coast is $251. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $508. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 River Drive, Fort Bragg, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$508

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$251

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: $508 (208%)

Insurance Median: $251 (103%)

Cash: $508 (208% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $251 (103% 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
Cigna	$32 - $1,018	13%
Tricare	$32 - $639	13%
UnitedHealthcare	$32 - $1,056	13%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$35 - $679	14%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$35 - $239	14%
Healthnet - All Plans	$47 - $850	19%
Blue Shield Epn	$59 - $493	24%
Blue Shield - All Other Plans	$63 - $1,002	26%
Ahcc - All Plans	$125 - $1,174	51%
Beech Street - All Plans	$125 - $1,174	51%
Great West Hmo/Pos/Epo/Oa	$125 - $848	51%
Great West Ppo - All Other Plans	$125 - $914	51%
Medi-Cal	$125 - $241	51%
Multiplan - All Plans	$125 - $914	51%
Partnership Hp Mcal-All Plans	$125 - $724	51%

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 $508.
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 Mendocino Coast 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.