CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Sterling Regional Medcenter

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $1,352
  • Cash Discount Price: $649
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.55x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Sterling Regional Medcenter is $1,352. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $649. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 5.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 615 Fairhurst St, Sterling, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$649

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,352

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: $649 (266%)
Insurance Median: $1,352 (555%)
Cash: $649 (266% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,352 (555% 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 555% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 455%). 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
Clear Spring Health $243 100%
UnitedHealthcare $243 - $1,627 100%
Longevity $250 103%
Humana $258 106%
Devoted Health Services $267 110%
Pinnacol Assurance Workers Comp $381 - $834 156%
Aetna $479 - $1,596 196%
Banner Health $532 218%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $532 - $1,393 218%
Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. $532 218%
Medica $532 - $1,429 218%
Medicare (plans) $532 218%
Assist Health Group $638 262%
Denver Health Medical Plan $1,039 426%
Apostrophe, Inc. $1,544 633%
First Choice Health Network $1,544 633%
First Choice Of The Midwest $1,630 669%
Hue Health, Inc $1,630 669%
Rocky Mountain Health Plans $1,630 669%
Multiplan $1,665 683%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 615 Fairhurst St, Sterling, CO 80751
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals