CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Medstar Georgetown University Hospital

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $1,039
Cash Discount Price: $1,594
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital is $1,039. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,594. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 4.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3800 Reservoir Rd, Washington, DC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,594

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,039

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: $1,594 (654%)

Insurance Median: $1,039 (426%)

Cash: $1,594 (654% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,039 (426% 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 426% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 326%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$263	108%
Carefirst Advantage Inc	$282	116%
Tricare	$282	116%
UnitedHealthcare	$282 - $1,184	116%
Aetna	$290 - $1,692	119%
Health Care Service Corporation	$296	121%
Humana	$296	121%
Amerigroup	$357	146%
Amerihealth Caritas District Of Columbia	$357	146%
Hscsn	$357	146%
Medstar Family Choice Inc	$357 - $1,422	146%
Carefirst Blue Choice Inc	$1,039	426%
Cigna	$1,564	642%
Pfc	$1,594	654%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs)	$1,962	805%
First Health	$2,084	855%
Beech Street	$2,207	905%

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 $1,594.
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 Medstar Georgetown University Hospital 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.